South Plainfield, NJ population by gender
The table below shows South Plainfield's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 12,209 | 50.39% |
| Male | 12,022 | 49.61% |
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South Plainfield, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 50.39% females and 49.61% males in South Plainfield, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the South Plainfield borough as compared to the nation.
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South Plainfield, NJ population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.39% of total population being female.
South Plainfield, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In South Plainfield, NJ, there are less men than women. The South Plainfield, NJ gender ratio is 98.5:100 i.e. 98.5 men to 100 women (0.985).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
South Plainfield, NJ gender ratio by age
In South Plainfield, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 98.9 boys per 100 girls (98.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 47 males per 100 females (47:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
South Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 671 | 983 | 0.68 |
| 5 to 9 years | 750 | 615 | 1.22 |
| 10 to 14 years | 539 | 704 | 0.77 |
| 15 to 19 years | 751 | 452 | 1.66 |
| 20 to 24 years | 677 | 559 | 1.21 |
| 25 to 29 years | 975 | 692 | 1.41 |
| 30 to 34 years | 847 | 727 | 1.17 |
| 35 to 39 years | 861 | 668 | 1.29 |
| 40 to 44 years | 766 | 1,063 | 0.72 |
| 45 to 49 years | 716 | 493 | 1.45 |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,056 | 922 | 1.15 |
| 55 to 59 years | 682 | 1,125 | 0.61 |
| 60 to 64 years | 741 | 831 | 0.89 |
| 65 to 69 years | 865 | 804 | 1.08 |
| 70 to 74 years | 493 | 507 | 0.97 |
| 75 to 79 years | 283 | 321 | 0.88 |
| 80 to 84 years | 179 | 330 | 0.54 |
| 85 years and over | 170 | 413 | 0.41 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.683 i.e. 68.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.892 i.e. 10.8 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.412 i.e. 41.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
South Plainfield, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 1,056. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 1,125.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
South Plainfield, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (1,056) | Female # 55-59 years (1,125).
Under the age of 5, there are 671 boys and 983 girls in South Plainfield, NJ. Thus there are 312 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 741 males and 831 females in South Plainfield, NJ. Thus there are 90 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 170 males and 413 females.
Things to know
What percent of South Plainfield, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Plainfield, NJ population of 24,231, 50.39% percent are females.
What percentage of South Plainfield, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Plainfield, NJ population of 24,231, 49.61% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in South Plainfield, NJ?
In South Plainfield, NJ, the male to female ratio is 98.5:100 i.e. 98.5 men to 100 women (0.985).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
