Morro Bay, CA population by gender
The table below shows Morro Bay's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,258 | 48.84% |
| Female | 5,508 | 51.16% |
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Morro Bay, CA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.16% females and 48.84% males in Morro Bay, CA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Morro Bay city as compared to the nation.
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Morro Bay, CA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.16% of total population being female.
Morro Bay, CA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Morro Bay, CA, there are less men than women. The Morro Bay, CA gender ratio is 95.5:100 i.e. 95.5 men to 100 women (0.955).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Morro Bay, CA gender ratio by age
In Morro Bay, CA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 93.8 boys per 100 girls (93.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 7 males per 100 females (7:100).
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.
Morro Bay, CA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Morro Bay, CA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 105 | 230 | 0.46 |
| 5 to 9 years | 178 | 181 | 0.98 |
| 10 to 14 years | 127 | 180 | 0.71 |
| 15 to 19 years | 422 | 414 | 1.02 |
| 20 to 24 years | 333 | 216 | 1.54 |
| 25 to 29 years | 316 | 358 | 0.88 |
| 30 to 34 years | 331 | 267 | 1.24 |
| 35 to 39 years | 208 | 123 | 1.69 |
| 40 to 44 years | 241 | 301 | 0.80 |
| 45 to 49 years | 235 | 224 | 1.05 |
| 50 to 54 years | 247 | 483 | 0.51 |
| 55 to 59 years | 608 | 400 | 1.52 |
| 60 to 64 years | 381 | 578 | 0.66 |
| 65 to 69 years | 531 | 429 | 1.24 |
| 70 to 74 years | 509 | 449 | 1.13 |
| 75 to 79 years | 188 | 249 | 0.76 |
| 80 to 84 years | 176 | 291 | 0.60 |
| 85 years and over | 122 | 135 | 0.90 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.457 i.e. 45.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.659 i.e. 34.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.904 i.e. 90.4 senior men per 100 senior women.
Morro Bay, CA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 608. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 578.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Morro Bay, CA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (608) | Female # 60-64 years (578).
Under the age of 5, there are 105 boys and 230 girls in Morro Bay, CA. Thus there are 125 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 381 males and 578 females in Morro Bay, CA. Thus there are 197 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 122 males and 135 females.
Things to know
What percent of Morro Bay, CA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Morro Bay, CA population of 10,766, 51.16% percent are females.
What percentage of Morro Bay, CA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Morro Bay, CA population of 10,766, 48.84% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Morro Bay, CA?
In Morro Bay, CA, the male to female ratio is 95.5:100 i.e. 95.5 men to 100 women (0.955).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates