Los Altos, CA population by gender
The table below shows Los Altos's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 15,448 | 49.62% |
| Male | 15,685 | 50.38% |
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Los Altos, CA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.62% females and 50.38% males in Los Altos, CA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Los Altos city as compared to the nation.
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Los Altos, CA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.38% of total population being male.
Los Altos, CA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Los Altos, CA, there are more men than women. The Los Altos, CA gender ratio is 101.5:100 i.e. 101.5 men to 100 women (1.015).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Los Altos, CA gender ratio by age
In Los Altos, CA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 116.8 boys per 100 girls (116.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 82.2 males per 100 females (82.2:100).
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.
Los Altos, CA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Los Altos, CA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 646 | 644 | 1.00 |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,079 | 951 | 1.13 |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,434 | 1,192 | 1.20 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,166 | 1,117 | 1.04 |
| 20 to 24 years | 790 | 515 | 1.53 |
| 25 to 29 years | 361 | 507 | 0.71 |
| 30 to 34 years | 543 | 538 | 1.01 |
| 35 to 39 years | 725 | 740 | 0.98 |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,008 | 962 | 1.05 |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,358 | 1,428 | 0.95 |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,577 | 1,354 | 1.16 |
| 55 to 59 years | 880 | 961 | 0.92 |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,174 | 1,108 | 1.06 |
| 65 to 69 years | 806 | 786 | 1.03 |
| 70 to 74 years | 673 | 763 | 0.88 |
| 75 to 79 years | 619 | 853 | 0.73 |
| 80 to 84 years | 507 | 372 | 1.36 |
| 85 years and over | 339 | 657 | 0.52 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.003 i.e. 100.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.060 i.e. 6.0 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.516 i.e. 51.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Los Altos, CA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 1,577. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 1,428.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Los Altos, CA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (1,577) | Female # 45-49 years (1,428).
Under the age of 5, there are 646 boys and 644 girls in Los Altos, CA. Thus there are 2 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 1,174 males and 1,108 females in Los Altos, CA. Thus there are 66 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 339 males and 657 females.
Things to know
What percent of Los Altos, CA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Los Altos, CA population of 31,133, 49.62% percent are females.
What percentage of Los Altos, CA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Los Altos, CA population of 31,133, 50.38% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Los Altos, CA?
In Los Altos, CA, the male to female ratio is 101.5:100 i.e. 101.5 men to 100 women (1.015).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates