Mechanic Falls, Maine population by gender
The table below shows Mechanic Falls town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,556 | 50.29% |
| Male | 1,538 | 49.71% |
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Mechanic Falls, Maine population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.29% females and 49.71% males in Mechanic Falls, Maine.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Mechanic Falls town town as compared to the nation.
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Mechanic Falls, Maine population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.29% of total population being female.
Mechanic Falls, Maine gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Mechanic Falls, Maine, there are less men than women. The Mechanic Falls, Maine gender ratio is 98.8:100 i.e. 98.8 men to 100 women (0.988).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Mechanic Falls, Maine gender ratio by age
In Mechanic Falls, Maine, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 103.3 boys per 100 girls (103.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 114.3 males per 100 females (114.3:100).
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.
Mechanic Falls, Maine gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Mechanic Falls, Maine.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 27 | 18 | 1.50 |
| 5 to 9 years | 100 | 129 | 0.78 |
| 10 to 14 years | 305 | 179 | 1.70 |
| 15 to 19 years | 160 | 126 | 1.27 |
| 20 to 24 years | 42 | 76 | 0.55 |
| 25 to 29 years | 0 | 52 | |
| 30 to 34 years | 106 | 138 | 0.77 |
| 35 to 39 years | 110 | 220 | 0.50 |
| 40 to 44 years | 226 | 121 | 1.87 |
| 45 to 49 years | 37 | 0 | |
| 50 to 54 years | 92 | 147 | 0.63 |
| 55 to 59 years | 106 | 24 | 4.42 |
| 60 to 64 years | 53 | 68 | 0.78 |
| 65 to 69 years | 103 | 106 | 0.97 |
| 70 to 74 years | 35 | 48 | 0.73 |
| 75 to 79 years | 12 | 83 | 0.14 |
| 80 to 84 years | 11 | 7 | 1.57 |
| 85 years and over | 13 | 14 | 0.93 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.500 i.e. 15 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.779 i.e. 22.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.929 i.e. 92.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Mechanic Falls, Maine population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 305. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 220.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Mechanic Falls, Maine population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (305) | Female # 35-39 years (220).
Under the age of 5, there are 27 boys and 18 girls in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Thus there are 9 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 53 males and 68 females in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Thus there are 15 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 13 males and 14 females.
Things to know
What percent of Mechanic Falls, Maine is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mechanic Falls, Maine population of 3,094, 50.29% percent are females.
What percentage of Mechanic Falls, Maine is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mechanic Falls, Maine population of 3,094, 49.71% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Mechanic Falls, Maine?
In Mechanic Falls, Maine, the male to female ratio is 98.8:100 i.e. 98.8 men to 100 women (0.988).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates