Lajas Municipio, PR population by gender
The table below shows Lajas Municipio's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11,226 | 48.38% |
| Female | 11,976 | 51.62% |
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Lajas Municipio, PR population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.62% females and 48.38% males in Lajas Municipio, PR.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Lajas Municipio county as compared to the nation.
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Lajas Municipio, PR population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.62% of total population being female.
Lajas Municipio, PR gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Lajas Municipio, PR, there are less men than women. The Lajas Municipio, PR gender ratio is 93.7:100 i.e. 93.7 men to 100 women (0.937).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Lajas Municipio, PR gender ratio by age
In Lajas Municipio, PR, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 105.7 boys per 100 girls (105.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 79.8 males per 100 females (79.8:100).
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.
Lajas Municipio, PR gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Lajas Municipio, PR.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 386 | 363 | 1.06 |
| 5 to 9 years | 648 | 348 | 1.86 |
| 10 to 14 years | 511 | 720 | 0.71 |
| 15 to 19 years | 739 | 643 | 1.15 |
| 20 to 24 years | 684 | 687 | 1.00 |
| 25 to 29 years | 816 | 700 | 1.17 |
| 30 to 34 years | 656 | 607 | 1.08 |
| 35 to 39 years | 713 | 657 | 1.09 |
| 40 to 44 years | 501 | 609 | 0.82 |
| 45 to 49 years | 734 | 742 | 0.99 |
| 50 to 54 years | 733 | 850 | 0.86 |
| 55 to 59 years | 804 | 981 | 0.82 |
| 60 to 64 years | 666 | 690 | 0.97 |
| 65 to 69 years | 773 | 974 | 0.79 |
| 70 to 74 years | 653 | 715 | 0.91 |
| 75 to 79 years | 507 | 810 | 0.63 |
| 80 to 84 years | 342 | 633 | 0.54 |
| 85 years and over | 360 | 247 | 1.46 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.063 i.e. 106.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.965 i.e. 3.5 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.457 i.e. 145.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Lajas Municipio, PR population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 816. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 981.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Lajas Municipio, PR population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (816) | Female # 55-59 years (981).
Under the age of 5, there are 386 boys and 363 girls in Lajas Municipio, PR. Thus there are 23 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 666 males and 690 females in Lajas Municipio, PR. Thus there are 24 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 360 males and 247 females.
Things to know
What percent of Lajas Municipio, PR is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lajas Municipio, PR population of 23,202, 51.62% percent are females.
What percentage of Lajas Municipio, PR is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lajas Municipio, PR population of 23,202, 48.38% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Lajas Municipio, PR?
In Lajas Municipio, PR, the male to female ratio is 93.7:100 i.e. 93.7 men to 100 women (0.937).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates