Lancaster, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Lancaster town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,885 | 46.28% |
| Male | 4,510 | 53.72% |
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Lancaster, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 46.28% females and 53.72% males in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Lancaster town town as compared to the nation.
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Lancaster, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 53.72% of total population being male.
Lancaster, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Lancaster, Massachusetts, there are more men than women. The Lancaster, Massachusetts gender ratio is 116.1:100 i.e. 116.1 men to 100 women (1.161).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Lancaster, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Lancaster, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 123.9 boys per 100 girls (123.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 94 males per 100 females (94:100).
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.
Lancaster, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Lancaster, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 217 | 152 | 1.43 |
| 5 to 9 years | 200 | 185 | 1.08 |
| 10 to 14 years | 152 | 235 | 0.65 |
| 15 to 19 years | 467 | 127 | 3.68 |
| 20 to 24 years | 256 | 213 | 1.20 |
| 25 to 29 years | 360 | 120 | 3.00 |
| 30 to 34 years | 427 | 352 | 1.21 |
| 35 to 39 years | 296 | 279 | 1.06 |
| 40 to 44 years | 235 | 233 | 1.01 |
| 45 to 49 years | 217 | 249 | 0.87 |
| 50 to 54 years | 398 | 167 | 2.38 |
| 55 to 59 years | 354 | 350 | 1.01 |
| 60 to 64 years | 397 | 239 | 1.66 |
| 65 to 69 years | 102 | 298 | 0.34 |
| 70 to 74 years | 115 | 262 | 0.44 |
| 75 to 79 years | 128 | 223 | 0.57 |
| 80 to 84 years | 120 | 178 | 0.67 |
| 85 years and over | 69 | 23 | 3.00 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.428 i.e. 142.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.661 i.e. 66.1 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 3.000 i.e. 3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Lancaster, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 467. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 352.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Lancaster, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (467) | Female # 30-34 years (352).
Under the age of 5, there are 217 boys and 152 girls in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Thus there are 65 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 397 males and 239 females in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Thus there are 158 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 69 males and 23 females.
Things to know
What percent of Lancaster, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lancaster, Massachusetts population of 8,395, 46.28% percent are females.
What percentage of Lancaster, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lancaster, Massachusetts population of 8,395, 53.72% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Lancaster, Massachusetts?
In Lancaster, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 116.1:100 i.e. 116.1 men to 100 women (1.161).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates