Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population by gender
The table below shows Nelson township's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 257 | 48.58% |
| Female | 272 | 51.42% |
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Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.42% females and 48.58% males in Nelson Township, Pennsylvania.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Nelson township township as compared to the nation.
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Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.42% of total population being female.
Nelson Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Nelson Township, Pennsylvania, there are less men than women. The Nelson Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio is 94.5:100 i.e. 94.5 men to 100 women (0.945).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Nelson Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
In Nelson Township, Pennsylvania, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 85.9 boys per 100 girls (85.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 15 males per 100 females (15:100).
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.
Nelson Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Nelson Township, Pennsylvania.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9 | 12 | 0.75 |
| 5 to 9 years | 10 | 24 | 0.42 |
| 10 to 14 years | 14 | 20 | 0.70 |
| 15 to 19 years | 37 | 8 | 4.62 |
| 20 to 24 years | 15 | 12 | 1.25 |
| 25 to 29 years | 2 | 6 | 0.33 |
| 30 to 34 years | 0 | 4 | |
| 35 to 39 years | 7 | 10 | 0.70 |
| 40 to 44 years | 21 | 25 | 0.84 |
| 45 to 49 years | 12 | 17 | 0.71 |
| 50 to 54 years | 32 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 55 to 59 years | 13 | 16 | 0.81 |
| 60 to 64 years | 39 | 45 | 0.87 |
| 65 to 69 years | 27 | 28 | 0.96 |
| 70 to 74 years | 7 | 2 | 3.50 |
| 75 to 79 years | 6 | 15 | 0.40 |
| 80 to 84 years | 0 | 4 | |
| 85 years and over | 6 | 0 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.750 i.e. 75 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.867 i.e. 13.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no female senior population.
Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 39. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 45.
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 6 more females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (39) | Female # 60-64 years (45).
Under the age of 5, there are 9 boys and 12 girls in Nelson Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 3 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 39 males and 45 females in Nelson Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 6 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 6 males and 0 females.
Things to know
What percent of Nelson Township, Pennsylvania is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population of 529, 51.42% percent are females.
What percentage of Nelson Township, Pennsylvania is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Nelson Township, Pennsylvania population of 529, 48.58% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Nelson Township, Pennsylvania?
In Nelson Township, Pennsylvania, the male to female ratio is 94.5:100 i.e. 94.5 men to 100 women (0.945).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates