Ridgefield, NJ population by gender
The table below shows Ridgefield's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5,883 | 51.31% |
| Male | 5,582 | 48.69% |
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Ridgefield, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.31% females and 48.69% males in Ridgefield, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Ridgefield borough as compared to the nation.
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Ridgefield, NJ population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.31% of total population being female.
Ridgefield, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Ridgefield, NJ, there are less men than women. The Ridgefield, NJ gender ratio is 94.9:100 i.e. 94.9 men to 100 women (0.949).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Ridgefield, NJ gender ratio by age
In Ridgefield, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 112.9 boys per 100 girls (112.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 103.6 males per 100 females (103.6:100).
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.
Ridgefield, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ridgefield, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 124 | 168 | 0.74 |
| 5 to 9 years | 187 | 165 | 1.13 |
| 10 to 14 years | 582 | 311 | 1.87 |
| 15 to 19 years | 408 | 441 | 0.93 |
| 20 to 24 years | 369 | 266 | 1.39 |
| 25 to 29 years | 415 | 434 | 0.96 |
| 30 to 34 years | 311 | 413 | 0.75 |
| 35 to 39 years | 443 | 512 | 0.87 |
| 40 to 44 years | 286 | 470 | 0.61 |
| 45 to 49 years | 347 | 306 | 1.13 |
| 50 to 54 years | 425 | 391 | 1.09 |
| 55 to 59 years | 456 | 613 | 0.74 |
| 60 to 64 years | 419 | 508 | 0.82 |
| 65 to 69 years | 345 | 254 | 1.36 |
| 70 to 74 years | 218 | 313 | 0.70 |
| 75 to 79 years | 76 | 153 | 0.50 |
| 80 to 84 years | 61 | 44 | 1.39 |
| 85 years and over | 110 | 121 | 0.91 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.738 i.e. 73.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.825 i.e. 17.5 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.909 i.e. 90.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Ridgefield, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 582. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 613.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Ridgefield, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (582) | Female # 55-59 years (613).
Under the age of 5, there are 124 boys and 168 girls in Ridgefield, NJ. Thus there are 44 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 419 males and 508 females in Ridgefield, NJ. Thus there are 89 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 110 males and 121 females.
Things to know
What percent of Ridgefield, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ridgefield, NJ population of 11,465, 51.31% percent are females.
What percentage of Ridgefield, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ridgefield, NJ population of 11,465, 48.69% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Ridgefield, NJ?
In Ridgefield, NJ, the male to female ratio is 94.9:100 i.e. 94.9 men to 100 women (0.949).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates