Mount Joy, PA population by gender
The table below shows Mount Joy's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,973 | 48.02% |
| Male | 4,301 | 51.98% |
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Mount Joy, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.02% females and 51.98% males in Mount Joy, PA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Mount Joy borough as compared to the nation.
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Mount Joy, PA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.98% of total population being male.
Mount Joy, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Mount Joy, PA, there are more men than women. The Mount Joy, PA gender ratio is 108.3:100 i.e. 108.3 men to 100 women (1.083).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Mount Joy, PA gender ratio by age
In Mount Joy, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 139.7 boys per 100 girls (139.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 52.2 males per 100 females (52.2:100).
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.
Mount Joy, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Mount Joy, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 209 | 232 | 0.90 |
| 5 to 9 years | 313 | 410 | 0.76 |
| 10 to 14 years | 492 | 112 | 4.39 |
| 15 to 19 years | 98 | 36 | 2.72 |
| 20 to 24 years | 363 | 52 | 6.98 |
| 25 to 29 years | 401 | 324 | 1.24 |
| 30 to 34 years | 346 | 353 | 0.98 |
| 35 to 39 years | 250 | 224 | 1.12 |
| 40 to 44 years | 365 | 291 | 1.25 |
| 45 to 49 years | 157 | 330 | 0.48 |
| 50 to 54 years | 151 | 271 | 0.56 |
| 55 to 59 years | 368 | 259 | 1.42 |
| 60 to 64 years | 140 | 202 | 0.69 |
| 65 to 69 years | 171 | 210 | 0.81 |
| 70 to 74 years | 242 | 220 | 1.10 |
| 75 to 79 years | 82 | 154 | 0.53 |
| 80 to 84 years | 89 | 83 | 1.07 |
| 85 years and over | 64 | 210 | 0.30 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.901 i.e. 90.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.693 i.e. 30.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.305 i.e. 30.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
Mount Joy, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 492. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 410.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Mount Joy, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (492) | Female # 5-9 years (410).
Under the age of 5, there are 209 boys and 232 girls in Mount Joy, PA. Thus there are 23 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 140 males and 202 females in Mount Joy, PA. Thus there are 62 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 64 males and 210 females.
Things to know
What percent of Mount Joy, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mount Joy, PA population of 8,274, 48.02% percent are females.
What percentage of Mount Joy, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mount Joy, PA population of 8,274, 51.98% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Mount Joy, PA?
In Mount Joy, PA, the male to female ratio is 108.3:100 i.e. 108.3 men to 100 women (1.083).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates