Ludlow, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Ludlow town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10,677 | 51.13% |
| Female | 10,206 | 48.87% |
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Ludlow, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.87% females and 51.13% males in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Ludlow town town as compared to the nation.
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Ludlow, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.13% of total population being male.
Ludlow, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Ludlow, Massachusetts, there are more men than women. The Ludlow, Massachusetts gender ratio is 104.6:100 i.e. 104.6 men to 100 women (1.046).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Ludlow, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Ludlow, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 109.1 boys per 100 girls (109.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 94.1 males per 100 females (94.1:100).
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.
Ludlow, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ludlow, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 309 | 226 | 1.37 |
| 5 to 9 years | 654 | 507 | 1.29 |
| 10 to 14 years | 432 | 398 | 1.09 |
| 15 to 19 years | 622 | 682 | 0.91 |
| 20 to 24 years | 801 | 782 | 1.02 |
| 25 to 29 years | 767 | 536 | 1.43 |
| 30 to 34 years | 776 | 506 | 1.53 |
| 35 to 39 years | 589 | 559 | 1.05 |
| 40 to 44 years | 725 | 739 | 0.98 |
| 45 to 49 years | 736 | 681 | 1.08 |
| 50 to 54 years | 867 | 594 | 1.46 |
| 55 to 59 years | 540 | 752 | 0.72 |
| 60 to 64 years | 822 | 809 | 1.02 |
| 65 to 69 years | 692 | 802 | 0.86 |
| 70 to 74 years | 390 | 576 | 0.68 |
| 75 to 79 years | 334 | 397 | 0.84 |
| 80 to 84 years | 312 | 316 | 0.99 |
| 85 years and over | 309 | 344 | 0.90 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.367 i.e. 136.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.016 i.e. 1.6 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.898 i.e. 89.8 senior men per 100 senior women.
Ludlow, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 867. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 809.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Ludlow, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (867) | Female # 60-64 years (809).
Under the age of 5, there are 309 boys and 226 girls in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Thus there are 83 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 822 males and 809 females in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Thus there are 13 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 309 males and 344 females.
Things to know
What percent of Ludlow, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ludlow, Massachusetts population of 20,883, 48.87% percent are females.
What percentage of Ludlow, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ludlow, Massachusetts population of 20,883, 51.13% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Ludlow, Massachusetts?
In Ludlow, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 104.6:100 i.e. 104.6 men to 100 women (1.046).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates