Plumas County, CA population by gender
The table below shows Plumas County's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10,167 | 51.74% |
| Female | 9,483 | 48.26% |
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Plumas County, CA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.26% females and 51.74% males in Plumas County, CA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Plumas County county as compared to the nation.
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Plumas County, CA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.74% of total population being male.
Plumas County, CA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Plumas County, CA, there are more men than women. The Plumas County, CA gender ratio is 107.2:100 i.e. 107.2 men to 100 women (1.072).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Plumas County, CA gender ratio by age
In Plumas County, CA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 132.1 boys per 100 girls (132.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 99.6 males per 100 females (99.6:100).
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.
Plumas County, CA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Plumas County, CA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 462 | 416 | 1.11 |
| 5 to 9 years | 499 | 579 | 0.86 |
| 10 to 14 years | 505 | 291 | 1.74 |
| 15 to 19 years | 737 | 323 | 2.28 |
| 20 to 24 years | 315 | 287 | 1.10 |
| 25 to 29 years | 482 | 388 | 1.24 |
| 30 to 34 years | 528 | 580 | 0.91 |
| 35 to 39 years | 436 | 717 | 0.61 |
| 40 to 44 years | 481 | 368 | 1.31 |
| 45 to 49 years | 404 | 460 | 0.88 |
| 50 to 54 years | 589 | 494 | 1.19 |
| 55 to 59 years | 928 | 740 | 1.25 |
| 60 to 64 years | 779 | 1,048 | 0.74 |
| 65 to 69 years | 970 | 986 | 0.98 |
| 70 to 74 years | 998 | 765 | 1.30 |
| 75 to 79 years | 552 | 537 | 1.03 |
| 80 to 84 years | 353 | 204 | 1.73 |
| 85 years and over | 149 | 300 | 0.50 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.111 i.e. 111.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.743 i.e. 25.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.497 i.e. 49.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Plumas County, CA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 70-74 years with a population of 998. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 1,048.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Plumas County, CA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 70-74 years (998) | Female # 60-64 years (1,048).
Under the age of 5, there are 462 boys and 416 girls in Plumas County, CA. Thus there are 46 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 779 males and 1,048 females in Plumas County, CA. Thus there are 269 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 149 males and 300 females.
Things to know
What percent of Plumas County, CA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Plumas County, CA population of 19,650, 48.26% percent are females.
What percentage of Plumas County, CA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Plumas County, CA population of 19,650, 51.74% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Plumas County, CA?
In Plumas County, CA, the male to female ratio is 107.2:100 i.e. 107.2 men to 100 women (1.072).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates