South Amboy, NJ population by gender
The table below shows South Amboy's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5,066 | 54.26% |
| Male | 4,270 | 45.74% |
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South Amboy, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.26% females and 45.74% males in South Amboy, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the South Amboy city as compared to the nation.
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South Amboy, NJ population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.26% of total population being female.
South Amboy, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In South Amboy, NJ, there are less men than women. The South Amboy, NJ gender ratio is 84.3:100 i.e. 84.3 men to 100 women (0.843).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
South Amboy, NJ gender ratio by age
In South Amboy, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 61.5 boys per 100 girls (61.5:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 43 males per 100 females (43:100).
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.
South Amboy, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for South Amboy, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 189 | 266 | 0.71 |
| 5 to 9 years | 171 | 267 | 0.64 |
| 10 to 14 years | 90 | 372 | 0.24 |
| 15 to 19 years | 198 | 154 | 1.29 |
| 20 to 24 years | 275 | 249 | 1.10 |
| 25 to 29 years | 464 | 202 | 2.30 |
| 30 to 34 years | 277 | 537 | 0.52 |
| 35 to 39 years | 446 | 341 | 1.31 |
| 40 to 44 years | 211 | 371 | 0.57 |
| 45 to 49 years | 123 | 371 | 0.33 |
| 50 to 54 years | 155 | 307 | 0.50 |
| 55 to 59 years | 635 | 470 | 1.35 |
| 60 to 64 years | 391 | 357 | 1.10 |
| 65 to 69 years | 246 | 471 | 0.52 |
| 70 to 74 years | 238 | 208 | 1.14 |
| 75 to 79 years | 121 | 30 | 4.03 |
| 80 to 84 years | 40 | 35 | 1.14 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 58 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.711 i.e. 71.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.095 i.e. 9.5 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
South Amboy, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 635. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 537.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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South Amboy, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (635) | Female # 30-34 years (537).
Under the age of 5, there are 189 boys and 266 girls in South Amboy, NJ. Thus there are 77 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 391 males and 357 females in South Amboy, NJ. Thus there are 34 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 58 females.
Things to know
What percent of South Amboy, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Amboy, NJ population of 9,336, 54.26% percent are females.
What percentage of South Amboy, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Amboy, NJ population of 9,336, 45.74% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in South Amboy, NJ?
In South Amboy, NJ, the male to female ratio is 84.3:100 i.e. 84.3 men to 100 women (0.843).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates