Port Townsend, WA population by gender
The table below shows Port Townsend's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5,550 | 54.62% |
| Male | 4,611 | 45.38% |
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Port Townsend, WA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.62% females and 45.38% males in Port Townsend, WA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Port Townsend city as compared to the nation.
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Port Townsend, WA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.62% of total population being female.
Port Townsend, WA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Port Townsend, WA, there are less men than women. The Port Townsend, WA gender ratio is 83.1:100 i.e. 83.1 men to 100 women (0.831).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Port Townsend, WA gender ratio by age
In Port Townsend, WA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 98.4 boys per 100 girls (98.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 59.8 males per 100 females (59.8:100).
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.
Port Townsend, WA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Port Townsend, WA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 47 | 117 | 0.40 |
| 5 to 9 years | 116 | 260 | 0.45 |
| 10 to 14 years | 168 | 123 | 1.37 |
| 15 to 19 years | 341 | 136 | 2.51 |
| 20 to 24 years | 112 | 241 | 0.46 |
| 25 to 29 years | 116 | 152 | 0.76 |
| 30 to 34 years | 127 | 229 | 0.55 |
| 35 to 39 years | 240 | 128 | 1.88 |
| 40 to 44 years | 298 | 321 | 0.93 |
| 45 to 49 years | 151 | 273 | 0.55 |
| 50 to 54 years | 429 | 292 | 1.47 |
| 55 to 59 years | 287 | 431 | 0.67 |
| 60 to 64 years | 369 | 541 | 0.68 |
| 65 to 69 years | 476 | 771 | 0.62 |
| 70 to 74 years | 573 | 662 | 0.87 |
| 75 to 79 years | 469 | 385 | 1.22 |
| 80 to 84 years | 95 | 199 | 0.48 |
| 85 years and over | 197 | 289 | 0.68 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.402 i.e. 40.2 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.682 i.e. 31.8 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.682 i.e. 68.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Port Townsend, WA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 70-74 years with a population of 573. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 771.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Port Townsend, WA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 70-74 years (573) | Female # 65-69 years (771).
Under the age of 5, there are 47 boys and 117 girls in Port Townsend, WA. Thus there are 70 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 369 males and 541 females in Port Townsend, WA. Thus there are 172 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 197 males and 289 females.
Things to know
What percent of Port Townsend, WA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Port Townsend, WA population of 10,161, 54.62% percent are females.
What percentage of Port Townsend, WA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Port Townsend, WA population of 10,161, 45.38% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Port Townsend, WA?
In Port Townsend, WA, the male to female ratio is 83.1:100 i.e. 83.1 men to 100 women (0.831).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates