West Long Branch, NJ population by gender
The table below shows West Long Branch's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 4,671 | 54.65% |
| Male | 3,876 | 45.35% |
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West Long Branch, NJ population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.65% females and 45.35% males in West Long Branch, NJ.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Long Branch borough as compared to the nation.
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West Long Branch, NJ population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.65% of total population being female.
West Long Branch, NJ gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Long Branch, NJ, there are less men than women. The West Long Branch, NJ gender ratio is 83:100 i.e. 83 men to 100 women (0.830).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Long Branch, NJ gender ratio by age
In West Long Branch, NJ, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 97 boys per 100 girls (97:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 29.9 males per 100 females (29.9:100).
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 Long Branch, NJ gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Long Branch, NJ.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 328 | 311 | 1.05 |
| 5 to 9 years | 271 | 141 | 1.92 |
| 10 to 14 years | 94 | 209 | 0.45 |
| 15 to 19 years | 445 | 852 | 0.52 |
| 20 to 24 years | 558 | 345 | 1.62 |
| 25 to 29 years | 163 | 472 | 0.35 |
| 30 to 34 years | 174 | 176 | 0.99 |
| 35 to 39 years | 210 | 272 | 0.77 |
| 40 to 44 years | 132 | 92 | 1.43 |
| 45 to 49 years | 78 | 181 | 0.43 |
| 50 to 54 years | 258 | 278 | 0.93 |
| 55 to 59 years | 355 | 316 | 1.12 |
| 60 to 64 years | 201 | 216 | 0.93 |
| 65 to 69 years | 227 | 202 | 1.12 |
| 70 to 74 years | 184 | 121 | 1.52 |
| 75 to 79 years | 87 | 116 | 0.75 |
| 80 to 84 years | 59 | 129 | 0.46 |
| 85 years and over | 52 | 242 | 0.21 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.055 i.e. 105.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.931 i.e. 6.9 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.215 i.e. 21.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Long Branch, NJ population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 558. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 852.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Long Branch, NJ population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (558) | Female # 15-19 years (852).
Under the age of 5, there are 328 boys and 311 girls in West Long Branch, NJ. Thus there are 17 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 201 males and 216 females in West Long Branch, NJ. Thus there are 15 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 52 males and 242 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Long Branch, NJ is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Long Branch, NJ population of 8,547, 54.65% percent are females.
What percentage of West Long Branch, NJ is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Long Branch, NJ population of 8,547, 45.35% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Long Branch, NJ?
In West Long Branch, NJ, the male to female ratio is 83:100 i.e. 83 men to 100 women (0.830).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates