Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population by gender
The table below shows Shirley township's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,252 | 52.06% |
| Female | 1,153 | 47.94% |
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Shirley 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 47.94% females and 52.06% males in Shirley Township, Pennsylvania.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Shirley township township as compared to the nation.
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Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 52.06% of total population being male.
Shirley Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Shirley Township, Pennsylvania, there are more men than women. The Shirley Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio is 108.6:100 i.e. 108.6 men to 100 women (1.086).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Shirley Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
In Shirley Township, Pennsylvania, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 109.3 boys per 100 girls (109.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 62.9 males per 100 females (62.9:100).
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.
Shirley 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 Shirley Township, Pennsylvania.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 51 | 24 | 2.12 |
| 5 to 9 years | 59 | 78 | 0.76 |
| 10 to 14 years | 70 | 70 | 1.00 |
| 15 to 19 years | 57 | 21 | 2.71 |
| 20 to 24 years | 33 | 20 | 1.65 |
| 25 to 29 years | 131 | 102 | 1.28 |
| 30 to 34 years | 53 | 57 | 0.93 |
| 35 to 39 years | 66 | 68 | 0.97 |
| 40 to 44 years | 44 | 16 | 2.75 |
| 45 to 49 years | 50 | 40 | 1.25 |
| 50 to 54 years | 68 | 139 | 0.49 |
| 55 to 59 years | 138 | 101 | 1.37 |
| 60 to 64 years | 81 | 92 | 0.88 |
| 65 to 69 years | 51 | 155 | 0.33 |
| 70 to 74 years | 191 | 61 | 3.13 |
| 75 to 79 years | 65 | 39 | 1.67 |
| 80 to 84 years | 33 | 43 | 0.77 |
| 85 years and over | 11 | 27 | 0.41 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.125 i.e. 212.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.880 i.e. 12.0 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.407 i.e. 40.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 70-74 years with a population of 191. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 155.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 70-74 years (191) | Female # 65-69 years (155).
Under the age of 5, there are 51 boys and 24 girls in Shirley Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 27 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 81 males and 92 females in Shirley Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 11 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 11 males and 27 females.
Things to know
What percent of Shirley Township, Pennsylvania is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population of 2,405, 47.94% percent are females.
What percentage of Shirley Township, Pennsylvania is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Shirley Township, Pennsylvania population of 2,405, 52.06% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Shirley Township, Pennsylvania?
In Shirley Township, Pennsylvania, the male to female ratio is 108.6:100 i.e. 108.6 men to 100 women (1.086).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates