North Reading, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows North Reading town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 7,668 | 49.38% |
| Male | 7,861 | 50.62% |
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North Reading, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.38% females and 50.62% males in North Reading, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the North Reading town town as compared to the nation.
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North Reading, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.62% of total population being male.
North Reading, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In North Reading, Massachusetts, there are more men than women. The North Reading, Massachusetts gender ratio is 102.5:100 i.e. 102.5 men to 100 women (1.025).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
North Reading, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In North Reading, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 120.2 boys per 100 girls (120.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 26.4 males per 100 females (26.4:100).
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 Reading, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for North Reading, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 396 | 346 | 1.14 |
| 5 to 9 years | 639 | 337 | 1.90 |
| 10 to 14 years | 502 | 438 | 1.15 |
| 15 to 19 years | 421 | 539 | 0.78 |
| 20 to 24 years | 389 | 537 | 0.72 |
| 25 to 29 years | 343 | 327 | 1.05 |
| 30 to 34 years | 483 | 338 | 1.43 |
| 35 to 39 years | 484 | 619 | 0.78 |
| 40 to 44 years | 428 | 414 | 1.03 |
| 45 to 49 years | 444 | 646 | 0.69 |
| 50 to 54 years | 882 | 653 | 1.35 |
| 55 to 59 years | 769 | 670 | 1.15 |
| 60 to 64 years | 713 | 564 | 1.26 |
| 65 to 69 years | 314 | 400 | 0.79 |
| 70 to 74 years | 294 | 362 | 0.81 |
| 75 to 79 years | 289 | 209 | 1.38 |
| 80 to 84 years | 65 | 148 | 0.44 |
| 85 years and over | 6 | 121 | 0.05 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.145 i.e. 114.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.264 i.e. 26.4 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.050 i.e. 5 senior men per 100 senior women.
North Reading, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 882. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 670.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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North Reading, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (882) | Female # 55-59 years (670).
Under the age of 5, there are 396 boys and 346 girls in North Reading, Massachusetts. Thus there are 50 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 713 males and 564 females in North Reading, Massachusetts. Thus there are 149 more 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 121 females.
Things to know
What percent of North Reading, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total North Reading, Massachusetts population of 15,529, 49.38% percent are females.
What percentage of North Reading, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total North Reading, Massachusetts population of 15,529, 50.62% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in North Reading, Massachusetts?
In North Reading, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 102.5:100 i.e. 102.5 men to 100 women (1.025).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates