Merrimac, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Merrimac town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,995 | 44.65% |
| Male | 3,712 | 55.35% |
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Merrimac, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 44.65% females and 55.35% males in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Merrimac town town as compared to the nation.
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Merrimac, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 55.35% of total population being male.
Merrimac, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Merrimac, Massachusetts, there are more men than women. The Merrimac, Massachusetts gender ratio is 123.9:100 i.e. 123.9 men to 100 women (1.239).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Merrimac, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Merrimac, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 315.3 boys per 100 girls (315.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 84 males per 100 females (84:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Merrimac, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Merrimac, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 343 | 37 | 9.27 |
| 5 to 9 years | 350 | 124 | 2.82 |
| 10 to 14 years | 125 | 59 | 2.12 |
| 15 to 19 years | 124 | 138 | 0.90 |
| 20 to 24 years | 168 | 198 | 0.85 |
| 25 to 29 years | 187 | 282 | 0.66 |
| 30 to 34 years | 173 | 100 | 1.73 |
| 35 to 39 years | 293 | 147 | 1.99 |
| 40 to 44 years | 52 | 71 | 0.73 |
| 45 to 49 years | 351 | 203 | 1.73 |
| 50 to 54 years | 159 | 272 | 0.58 |
| 55 to 59 years | 360 | 319 | 1.13 |
| 60 to 64 years | 230 | 251 | 0.92 |
| 65 to 69 years | 261 | 196 | 1.33 |
| 70 to 74 years | 222 | 244 | 0.91 |
| 75 to 79 years | 183 | 198 | 0.92 |
| 80 to 84 years | 88 | 90 | 0.98 |
| 85 years and over | 43 | 66 | 0.65 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 9.270 i.e. 927 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.916 i.e. 8.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.652 i.e. 65.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Merrimac, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 360. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 319.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 41 less females than males, in the age group 55-59 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
FIGURE 2
Merrimac, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (360) | Female # 55-59 years (319).
Under the age of 5, there are 343 boys and 37 girls in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Thus there are 306 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 230 males and 251 females in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Thus there are 21 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 43 males and 66 females.
Things to know
What percent of Merrimac, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Merrimac, Massachusetts population of 6,707, 44.65% percent are females.
What percentage of Merrimac, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Merrimac, Massachusetts population of 6,707, 55.35% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Merrimac, Massachusetts?
In Merrimac, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 123.9:100 i.e. 123.9 men to 100 women (1.239).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates