West Hazleton, PA population by gender
The table below shows West Hazleton's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,669 | 52.03% |
| Female | 2,461 | 47.97% |
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West Hazleton, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 47.97% females and 52.03% males in West Hazleton, PA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Hazleton borough as compared to the nation.
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West Hazleton, PA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 52.03% of total population being male.
West Hazleton, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Hazleton, PA, there are more men than women. The West Hazleton, PA gender ratio is 108.5:100 i.e. 108.5 men to 100 women (1.085).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Hazleton, PA gender ratio by age
In West Hazleton, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 87.1 boys per 100 girls (87.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 232.5 males per 100 females (232.5:100).
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.
West Hazleton, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Hazleton, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 208 | 163 | 1.28 |
| 5 to 9 years | 79 | 351 | 0.23 |
| 10 to 14 years | 290 | 187 | 1.55 |
| 15 to 19 years | 235 | 158 | 1.49 |
| 20 to 24 years | 310 | 250 | 1.24 |
| 25 to 29 years | 244 | 74 | 3.30 |
| 30 to 34 years | 231 | 174 | 1.33 |
| 35 to 39 years | 27 | 142 | 0.19 |
| 40 to 44 years | 148 | 200 | 0.74 |
| 45 to 49 years | 171 | 125 | 1.37 |
| 50 to 54 years | 163 | 76 | 2.14 |
| 55 to 59 years | 164 | 191 | 0.86 |
| 60 to 64 years | 109 | 90 | 1.21 |
| 65 to 69 years | 117 | 79 | 1.48 |
| 70 to 74 years | 61 | 109 | 0.56 |
| 75 to 79 years | 19 | 52 | 0.37 |
| 80 to 84 years | 67 | 25 | 2.68 |
| 85 years and over | 26 | 15 | 1.73 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.276 i.e. 127.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.211 i.e. 21.1 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.733 i.e. 173.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Hazleton, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 310. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 351.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Hazleton, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (310) | Female # 5-9 years (351).
Under the age of 5, there are 208 boys and 163 girls in West Hazleton, PA. Thus there are 45 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 109 males and 90 females in West Hazleton, PA. Thus there are 19 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 26 males and 15 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Hazleton, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Hazleton, PA population of 5,130, 47.97% percent are females.
What percentage of West Hazleton, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Hazleton, PA population of 5,130, 52.03% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Hazleton, PA?
In West Hazleton, PA, the male to female ratio is 108.5:100 i.e. 108.5 men to 100 women (1.085).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates