North Plainfield, NJ population by gender
The table below shows North Plainfield's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10,612 | 46.76% |
| Female | 12,083 | 53.24% |
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North Plainfield, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 53.24% females and 46.76% males in North Plainfield, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the North Plainfield borough as compared to the nation.
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North Plainfield, NJ population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 53.24% of total population being female.
North Plainfield, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In North Plainfield, NJ, there are less men than women. The North Plainfield, NJ gender ratio is 87.8:100 i.e. 87.8 men to 100 women (0.878).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
North Plainfield, NJ gender ratio by age
In North Plainfield, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 105 boys per 100 girls (105:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 27.6 males per 100 females (27.6:100).
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.
North Plainfield, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for North Plainfield, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 731 | 876 | 0.83 |
| 5 to 9 years | 579 | 582 | 0.99 |
| 10 to 14 years | 720 | 706 | 1.02 |
| 15 to 19 years | 834 | 554 | 1.51 |
| 20 to 24 years | 713 | 1,116 | 0.64 |
| 25 to 29 years | 689 | 844 | 0.82 |
| 30 to 34 years | 649 | 942 | 0.69 |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,024 | 770 | 1.33 |
| 40 to 44 years | 770 | 438 | 1.76 |
| 45 to 49 years | 605 | 890 | 0.68 |
| 50 to 54 years | 674 | 786 | 0.86 |
| 55 to 59 years | 722 | 1,062 | 0.68 |
| 60 to 64 years | 761 | 1,006 | 0.76 |
| 65 to 69 years | 595 | 610 | 0.98 |
| 70 to 74 years | 317 | 301 | 1.05 |
| 75 to 79 years | 119 | 202 | 0.59 |
| 80 to 84 years | 55 | 127 | 0.43 |
| 85 years and over | 55 | 271 | 0.20 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.834 i.e. 83.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.756 i.e. 24.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.203 i.e. 20.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
North Plainfield, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 1,024. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 1,116.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
North Plainfield, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (1,024) | Female # 20-24 years (1,116).
Under the age of 5, there are 731 boys and 876 girls in North Plainfield, NJ. Thus there are 145 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 761 males and 1,006 females in North Plainfield, NJ. Thus there are 245 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 55 males and 271 females.
Things to know
What percent of North Plainfield, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total North Plainfield, NJ population of 22,695, 53.24% percent are females.
What percentage of North Plainfield, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total North Plainfield, NJ population of 22,695, 46.76% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in North Plainfield, NJ?
In North Plainfield, NJ, the male to female ratio is 87.8:100 i.e. 87.8 men to 100 women (0.878).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates