Skowhegan, Maine population by gender
The table below shows Skowhegan town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,234 | 49.22% |
| Female | 4,369 | 50.78% |
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Skowhegan, Maine population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.78% females and 49.22% males in Skowhegan, Maine.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Skowhegan town town as compared to the nation.
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Skowhegan, Maine population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.78% of total population being female.
Skowhegan, Maine gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Skowhegan, Maine, there are less men than women. The Skowhegan, Maine gender ratio is 96.9:100 i.e. 96.9 men to 100 women (0.969).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Skowhegan, Maine gender ratio by age
In Skowhegan, Maine, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 121.6 boys per 100 girls (121.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 71.6 males per 100 females (71.6:100).
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.
Skowhegan, Maine gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Skowhegan, Maine.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 230 | 247 | 0.93 |
| 5 to 9 years | 292 | 227 | 1.29 |
| 10 to 14 years | 288 | 232 | 1.24 |
| 15 to 19 years | 137 | 90 | 1.52 |
| 20 to 24 years | 278 | 73 | 3.81 |
| 25 to 29 years | 205 | 210 | 0.98 |
| 30 to 34 years | 299 | 381 | 0.78 |
| 35 to 39 years | 237 | 397 | 0.60 |
| 40 to 44 years | 228 | 128 | 1.78 |
| 45 to 49 years | 324 | 256 | 1.27 |
| 50 to 54 years | 143 | 241 | 0.59 |
| 55 to 59 years | 290 | 284 | 1.02 |
| 60 to 64 years | 217 | 326 | 0.67 |
| 65 to 69 years | 317 | 275 | 1.15 |
| 70 to 74 years | 166 | 287 | 0.58 |
| 75 to 79 years | 306 | 328 | 0.93 |
| 80 to 84 years | 179 | 237 | 0.76 |
| 85 years and over | 98 | 150 | 0.65 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.931 i.e. 93.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.666 i.e. 33.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.653 i.e. 65.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Skowhegan, Maine population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 324. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 397.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Skowhegan, Maine population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (324) | Female # 35-39 years (397).
Under the age of 5, there are 230 boys and 247 girls in Skowhegan, Maine. Thus there are 17 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 217 males and 326 females in Skowhegan, Maine. Thus there are 109 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 98 males and 150 females.
Things to know
What percent of Skowhegan, Maine is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Skowhegan, Maine population of 8,603, 50.78% percent are females.
What percentage of Skowhegan, Maine is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Skowhegan, Maine population of 8,603, 49.22% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Skowhegan, Maine?
In Skowhegan, Maine, the male to female ratio is 96.9:100 i.e. 96.9 men to 100 women (0.969).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates