Highlands, NJ population by gender
The table below shows Highlands's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,166 | 46.62% |
| Male | 2,480 | 53.38% |
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Highlands, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 46.62% females and 53.38% males in Highlands, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Highlands borough as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
Highlands, NJ population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 53.38% of total population being male.
Highlands, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Highlands, NJ, there are more men than women. The Highlands, NJ gender ratio is 114.5:100 i.e. 114.5 men to 100 women (1.145).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Highlands, NJ gender ratio by age
In Highlands, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 113.8 boys per 100 girls (113.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 173.5 males per 100 females (173.5:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.9:100, and 63.4:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Highlands, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Highlands, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 70 | 158 | 0.44 |
| 5 to 9 years | 152 | 111 | 1.37 |
| 10 to 14 years | 41 | 29 | 1.41 |
| 15 to 19 years | 76 | 20 | 3.80 |
| 20 to 24 years | 63 | 18 | 3.50 |
| 25 to 29 years | 243 | 163 | 1.49 |
| 30 to 34 years | 241 | 249 | 0.97 |
| 35 to 39 years | 117 | 93 | 1.26 |
| 40 to 44 years | 106 | 201 | 0.53 |
| 45 to 49 years | 194 | 123 | 1.58 |
| 50 to 54 years | 137 | 92 | 1.49 |
| 55 to 59 years | 233 | 180 | 1.29 |
| 60 to 64 years | 283 | 261 | 1.08 |
| 65 to 69 years | 145 | 121 | 1.20 |
| 70 to 74 years | 99 | 109 | 0.91 |
| 75 to 79 years | 77 | 121 | 0.64 |
| 80 to 84 years | 203 | 90 | 2.26 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 27 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.443 i.e. 44.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.084 i.e. 8.4 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
Highlands, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 283. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 261.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 22 less females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
FIGURE 2
Highlands, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (283) | Female # 60-64 years (261).
Under the age of 5, there are 70 boys and 158 girls in Highlands, NJ. Thus there are 88 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 283 males and 261 females in Highlands, NJ. Thus there are 22 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 27 females.
Things to know
What percent of Highlands, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Highlands, NJ population of 4,646, 46.62% percent are females.
What percentage of Highlands, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Highlands, NJ population of 4,646, 53.38% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Highlands, NJ?
In Highlands, NJ, the male to female ratio is 114.5:100 i.e. 114.5 men to 100 women (1.145).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates