Ocean Shores, WA population by gender
The table below shows Ocean Shores's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,311 | 48.42% |
| Female | 3,527 | 51.58% |
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Ocean Shores, WA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.58% females and 48.42% males in Ocean Shores, WA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Ocean Shores city as compared to the nation.
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Ocean Shores, WA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.58% of total population being female.
Ocean Shores, WA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Ocean Shores, WA, there are less men than women. The Ocean Shores, WA gender ratio is 93.9:100 i.e. 93.9 men to 100 women (0.939).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Ocean Shores, WA gender ratio by age
In Ocean Shores, WA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 86.8 boys per 100 girls (86.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 163.9 males per 100 females (163.9:100).
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.
Ocean Shores, WA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ocean Shores, WA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 76 | 109 | 0.70 |
| 5 to 9 years | 59 | 55 | 1.07 |
| 10 to 14 years | 42 | 40 | 1.05 |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 | 24 | |
| 20 to 24 years | 0 | 139 | |
| 25 to 29 years | 158 | 173 | 0.91 |
| 30 to 34 years | 46 | 118 | 0.39 |
| 35 to 39 years | 68 | 100 | 0.68 |
| 40 to 44 years | 70 | 179 | 0.39 |
| 45 to 49 years | 262 | 207 | 1.27 |
| 50 to 54 years | 210 | 223 | 0.94 |
| 55 to 59 years | 318 | 146 | 2.18 |
| 60 to 64 years | 699 | 512 | 1.37 |
| 65 to 69 years | 498 | 726 | 0.69 |
| 70 to 74 years | 444 | 419 | 1.06 |
| 75 to 79 years | 89 | 191 | 0.47 |
| 80 to 84 years | 232 | 127 | 1.83 |
| 85 years and over | 40 | 39 | 1.03 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.697 i.e. 69.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.365 i.e. 36.5 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.026 i.e. 102.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Ocean Shores, WA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 699. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 726.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Ocean Shores, WA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (699) | Female # 65-69 years (726).
Under the age of 5, there are 76 boys and 109 girls in Ocean Shores, WA. Thus there are 33 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 699 males and 512 females in Ocean Shores, WA. Thus there are 187 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 40 males and 39 females.
Things to know
What percent of Ocean Shores, WA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ocean Shores, WA population of 6,838, 51.58% percent are females.
What percentage of Ocean Shores, WA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ocean Shores, WA population of 6,838, 48.42% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Ocean Shores, WA?
In Ocean Shores, WA, the male to female ratio is 93.9:100 i.e. 93.9 men to 100 women (0.939).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates