Myerstown, PA population by gender
The table below shows Myerstown's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,350 | 43.49% |
| Male | 1,754 | 56.51% |
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Myerstown, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 43.49% females and 56.51% males in Myerstown, PA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Myerstown borough as compared to the nation.
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Myerstown, PA population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 56.51% of total population being male.
Myerstown, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Myerstown, PA, there are more men than women. The Myerstown, PA gender ratio is 129.9:100 i.e. 129.9 men to 100 women (1.299).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Myerstown, PA gender ratio by age
In Myerstown, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 185.4 boys per 100 girls (185.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 74.7 males per 100 females (74.7:100).
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.
Myerstown, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Myerstown, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 98 | 68 | 1.44 |
| 5 to 9 years | 87 | 112 | 0.78 |
| 10 to 14 years | 219 | 59 | 3.71 |
| 15 to 19 years | 98 | 42 | 2.33 |
| 20 to 24 years | 143 | 104 | 1.38 |
| 25 to 29 years | 103 | 28 | 3.68 |
| 30 to 34 years | 86 | 93 | 0.92 |
| 35 to 39 years | 101 | 79 | 1.28 |
| 40 to 44 years | 189 | 135 | 1.40 |
| 45 to 49 years | 136 | 11 | 12.36 |
| 50 to 54 years | 20 | 13 | 1.54 |
| 55 to 59 years | 13 | 77 | 0.17 |
| 60 to 64 years | 150 | 124 | 1.21 |
| 65 to 69 years | 70 | 72 | 0.97 |
| 70 to 74 years | 39 | 107 | 0.36 |
| 75 to 79 years | 57 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 80 to 84 years | 6 | 91 | 0.07 |
| 85 years and over | 139 | 103 | 1.35 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.441 i.e. 144.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.210 i.e. 21.0 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.350 i.e. 135 senior men per 100 senior women.
Myerstown, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 219. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 135.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Myerstown, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (219) | Female # 40-44 years (135).
Under the age of 5, there are 98 boys and 68 girls in Myerstown, PA. Thus there are 30 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 150 males and 124 females in Myerstown, PA. Thus there are 26 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 139 males and 103 females.
Things to know
What percent of Myerstown, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Myerstown, PA population of 3,104, 43.49% percent are females.
What percentage of Myerstown, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Myerstown, PA population of 3,104, 56.51% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Myerstown, PA?
In Myerstown, PA, the male to female ratio is 129.9:100 i.e. 129.9 men to 100 women (1.299).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
