Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population by gender
The table below shows Plumstead township's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 6,956 | 49.91% |
| Male | 6,980 | 50.09% |
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Plumstead 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 49.91% females and 50.09% males in Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Plumstead township township as compared to the nation.
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Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.09% of total population being male.
Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania, there are more men than women. The Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio is 100.3:100 i.e. 100.3 men to 100 women (1.003).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
In Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 93.2 boys per 100 girls (93.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 84.6 males per 100 females (84.6:100).
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.
Plumstead 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 Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 177 | 206 | 0.86 |
| 5 to 9 years | 334 | 607 | 0.55 |
| 10 to 14 years | 415 | 446 | 0.93 |
| 15 to 19 years | 735 | 446 | 1.65 |
| 20 to 24 years | 409 | 426 | 0.96 |
| 25 to 29 years | 370 | 347 | 1.07 |
| 30 to 34 years | 378 | 335 | 1.13 |
| 35 to 39 years | 320 | 325 | 0.98 |
| 40 to 44 years | 370 | 513 | 0.72 |
| 45 to 49 years | 380 | 266 | 1.43 |
| 50 to 54 years | 776 | 632 | 1.23 |
| 55 to 59 years | 768 | 821 | 0.94 |
| 60 to 64 years | 506 | 662 | 0.76 |
| 65 to 69 years | 497 | 294 | 1.69 |
| 70 to 74 years | 206 | 258 | 0.80 |
| 75 to 79 years | 174 | 177 | 0.98 |
| 80 to 84 years | 109 | 105 | 1.04 |
| 85 years and over | 56 | 90 | 0.62 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.859 i.e. 85.9 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.764 i.e. 23.6 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.622 i.e. 62.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 776. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 821.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (776) | Female # 55-59 years (821).
Under the age of 5, there are 177 boys and 206 girls in Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 29 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 506 males and 662 females in Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 156 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 56 males and 90 females.
Things to know
What percent of Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population of 13,936, 49.91% percent are females.
What percentage of Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population of 13,936, 50.09% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania?
In Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania, the male to female ratio is 100.3:100 i.e. 100.3 men to 100 women (1.003).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates