Washington, NJ population by gender
The table below shows Washington's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,524 | 48.67% |
| Female | 3,716 | 51.33% |
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Washington, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.33% females and 48.67% males in Washington, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Washington borough as compared to the nation.
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Washington, NJ population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.33% of total population being female.
Washington, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Washington, NJ, there are less men than women. The Washington, NJ gender ratio is 94.8:100 i.e. 94.8 men to 100 women (0.948).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Washington, NJ gender ratio by age
In Washington, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 93.8 boys per 100 girls (93.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 37.4 males per 100 females (37.4:100).
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.
Washington, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Washington, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 137 | 261 | 0.52 |
| 5 to 9 years | 137 | 85 | 1.61 |
| 10 to 14 years | 256 | 535 | 0.48 |
| 15 to 19 years | 407 | 100 | 4.07 |
| 20 to 24 years | 414 | 101 | 4.10 |
| 25 to 29 years | 175 | 182 | 0.96 |
| 30 to 34 years | 284 | 285 | 1.00 |
| 35 to 39 years | 149 | 153 | 0.97 |
| 40 to 44 years | 141 | 394 | 0.36 |
| 45 to 49 years | 398 | 249 | 1.60 |
| 50 to 54 years | 147 | 264 | 0.56 |
| 55 to 59 years | 166 | 244 | 0.68 |
| 60 to 64 years | 384 | 216 | 1.78 |
| 65 to 69 years | 155 | 207 | 0.75 |
| 70 to 74 years | 93 | 167 | 0.56 |
| 75 to 79 years | 29 | 134 | 0.22 |
| 80 to 84 years | 52 | 99 | 0.53 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 40 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.525 i.e. 52.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.778 i.e. 77.8 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.
Washington, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 414. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 535.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Washington, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (414) | Female # 10-14 years (535).
Under the age of 5, there are 137 boys and 261 girls in Washington, NJ. Thus there are 124 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 384 males and 216 females in Washington, NJ. Thus there are 168 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 40 females.
Things to know
What percent of Washington, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Washington, NJ population of 7,240, 51.33% percent are females.
What percentage of Washington, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Washington, NJ population of 7,240, 48.67% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Washington, NJ?
In Washington, NJ, the male to female ratio is 94.8:100 i.e. 94.8 men to 100 women (0.948).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates