Somerset, PA population by gender
The table below shows Somerset's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,885 | 47.84% |
| Female | 3,145 | 52.16% |
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Somerset, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.16% females and 47.84% males in Somerset, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Somerset borough as compared to the nation.
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Somerset, PA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.16% of total population being female.
Somerset, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Somerset, PA, there are less men than women. The Somerset, PA gender ratio is 91.7:100 i.e. 91.7 men to 100 women (0.917).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Somerset, PA gender ratio by age
In Somerset, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 128.7 boys per 100 girls (128.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 31.1 males per 100 females (31.1:100).
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.
Somerset, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Somerset, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 216 | 168 | 1.29 |
| 5 to 9 years | 84 | 166 | 0.51 |
| 10 to 14 years | 159 | 57 | 2.79 |
| 15 to 19 years | 219 | 129 | 1.70 |
| 20 to 24 years | 154 | 162 | 0.95 |
| 25 to 29 years | 214 | 204 | 1.05 |
| 30 to 34 years | 196 | 206 | 0.95 |
| 35 to 39 years | 176 | 202 | 0.87 |
| 40 to 44 years | 276 | 106 | 2.60 |
| 45 to 49 years | 124 | 275 | 0.45 |
| 50 to 54 years | 228 | 249 | 0.92 |
| 55 to 59 years | 88 | 160 | 0.55 |
| 60 to 64 years | 193 | 198 | 0.97 |
| 65 to 69 years | 275 | 299 | 0.92 |
| 70 to 74 years | 167 | 149 | 1.12 |
| 75 to 79 years | 12 | 81 | 0.15 |
| 80 to 84 years | 72 | 135 | 0.53 |
| 85 years and over | 32 | 199 | 0.16 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.286 i.e. 128.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.975 i.e. 2.5 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.161 i.e. 16.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Somerset, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 276. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 299.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Somerset, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (276) | Female # 65-69 years (299).
Under the age of 5, there are 216 boys and 168 girls in Somerset, PA. Thus there are 48 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 193 males and 198 females in Somerset, PA. Thus there are 5 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 32 males and 199 females.
Things to know
What percent of Somerset, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Somerset, PA population of 6,030, 52.16% percent are females.
What percentage of Somerset, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Somerset, PA population of 6,030, 47.84% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Somerset, PA?
In Somerset, PA, the male to female ratio is 91.7:100 i.e. 91.7 men to 100 women (0.917).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates