West Newton, PA population by gender
The table below shows West Newton's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,379 | 52.43% |
| Male | 1,251 | 47.57% |
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West Newton, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 52.43% females and 47.57% males in West Newton, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Newton borough as compared to the nation.
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West Newton, PA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.43% of total population being female.
West Newton, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Newton, PA, there are less men than women. The West Newton, PA gender ratio is 90.7:100 i.e. 90.7 men to 100 women (0.907).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
West Newton, PA gender ratio by age
In West Newton, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 122.6 boys per 100 girls (122.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 25.2 males per 100 females (25.2:100).
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.
West Newton, 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 Newton, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 102 | 36 | 2.83 |
| 5 to 9 years | 4 | 58 | 0.07 |
| 10 to 14 years | 88 | 49 | 1.80 |
| 15 to 19 years | 56 | 62 | 0.90 |
| 20 to 24 years | 60 | 30 | 2.00 |
| 25 to 29 years | 39 | 186 | 0.21 |
| 30 to 34 years | 126 | 30 | 4.20 |
| 35 to 39 years | 100 | 32 | 3.12 |
| 40 to 44 years | 66 | 76 | 0.87 |
| 45 to 49 years | 50 | 65 | 0.77 |
| 50 to 54 years | 76 | 82 | 0.93 |
| 55 to 59 years | 112 | 216 | 0.52 |
| 60 to 64 years | 106 | 36 | 2.94 |
| 65 to 69 years | 70 | 149 | 0.47 |
| 70 to 74 years | 120 | 105 | 1.14 |
| 75 to 79 years | 42 | 32 | 1.31 |
| 80 to 84 years | 21 | 65 | 0.32 |
| 85 years and over | 13 | 70 | 0.19 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.833 i.e. 283.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.944 i.e. 194.4 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.186 i.e. 18.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Newton, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 126. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 216.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
West Newton, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (126) | Female # 55-59 years (216).
Under the age of 5, there are 102 boys and 36 girls in West Newton, PA. Thus there are 66 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 106 males and 36 females in West Newton, PA. Thus there are 70 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 13 males and 70 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Newton, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Newton, PA population of 2,630, 52.43% percent are females.
What percentage of West Newton, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Newton, PA population of 2,630, 47.57% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Newton, PA?
In West Newton, PA, the male to female ratio is 90.7:100 i.e. 90.7 men to 100 women (0.907).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates