West Palm Beach, FL population by gender
The table below shows West Palm Beach's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 60,338 | 50.49% |
| Male | 59,170 | 49.51% |
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West Palm Beach, FL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 50.49% females and 49.51% males in West Palm Beach, FL.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Palm Beach city as compared to the nation.
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West Palm Beach, FL population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.49% of total population being female.
West Palm Beach, FL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Palm Beach, FL, there are less men than women. The West Palm Beach, FL gender ratio is 98.1:100 i.e. 98.1 men to 100 women (0.981).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
West Palm Beach, FL gender ratio by age
In West Palm Beach, FL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 114.4 boys per 100 girls (114.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 90.7 males per 100 females (90.7:100).
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 Palm Beach, FL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Palm Beach, FL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,830 | 3,389 | 0.84 |
| 5 to 9 years | 3,686 | 2,250 | 1.64 |
| 10 to 14 years | 2,672 | 2,508 | 1.07 |
| 15 to 19 years | 4,059 | 3,268 | 1.24 |
| 20 to 24 years | 3,879 | 3,979 | 0.97 |
| 25 to 29 years | 4,344 | 4,770 | 0.91 |
| 30 to 34 years | 4,641 | 4,500 | 1.03 |
| 35 to 39 years | 4,768 | 3,913 | 1.22 |
| 40 to 44 years | 4,516 | 3,159 | 1.43 |
| 45 to 49 years | 3,679 | 3,359 | 1.10 |
| 50 to 54 years | 3,072 | 3,454 | 0.89 |
| 55 to 59 years | 3,089 | 4,108 | 0.75 |
| 60 to 64 years | 3,248 | 4,063 | 0.80 |
| 65 to 69 years | 3,212 | 4,366 | 0.74 |
| 70 to 74 years | 2,557 | 2,969 | 0.86 |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,687 | 2,719 | 0.62 |
| 80 to 84 years | 1,370 | 1,675 | 0.82 |
| 85 years and over | 1,861 | 1,889 | 0.99 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.835 i.e. 83.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.799 i.e. 20.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.985 i.e. 98.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Palm Beach, FL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 4,768. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 4,770.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Palm Beach, FL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (4,768) | Female # 25-29 years (4,770).
Under the age of 5, there are 2,830 boys and 3,389 girls in West Palm Beach, FL. Thus there are 559 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 3,248 males and 4,063 females in West Palm Beach, FL. Thus there are 815 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 1,861 males and 1,889 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Palm Beach, FL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Palm Beach, FL population of 119,508, 50.49% percent are females.
What percentage of West Palm Beach, FL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Palm Beach, FL population of 119,508, 49.51% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Palm Beach, FL?
In West Palm Beach, FL, the male to female ratio is 98.1:100 i.e. 98.1 men to 100 women (0.981).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
