West Paris, Maine population by gender
The table below shows West Paris town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 958 | 48.38% |
| Male | 1,022 | 51.62% |
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West Paris, Maine population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.38% females and 51.62% males in West Paris, Maine.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Paris town town as compared to the nation.
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West Paris, Maine population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.62% of total population being male.
West Paris, Maine gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Paris, Maine, there are more men than women. The West Paris, Maine gender ratio is 106.7:100 i.e. 106.7 men to 100 women (1.067).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Paris, Maine gender ratio by age
In West Paris, Maine, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 263.8 boys per 100 girls (263.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 73.3 males per 100 females (73.3:100).
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 Paris, Maine gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Paris, Maine.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 105 | 45 | 2.33 |
| 5 to 9 years | 79 | 16 | 4.94 |
| 10 to 14 years | 37 | 18 | 2.06 |
| 15 to 19 years | 36 | 15 | 2.40 |
| 20 to 24 years | 50 | 75 | 0.67 |
| 25 to 29 years | 91 | 94 | 0.97 |
| 30 to 34 years | 22 | 78 | 0.28 |
| 35 to 39 years | 64 | 81 | 0.79 |
| 40 to 44 years | 19 | 30 | 0.63 |
| 45 to 49 years | 78 | 12 | 6.50 |
| 50 to 54 years | 70 | 94 | 0.74 |
| 55 to 59 years | 89 | 54 | 1.65 |
| 60 to 64 years | 56 | 74 | 0.76 |
| 65 to 69 years | 45 | 44 | 1.02 |
| 70 to 74 years | 61 | 53 | 1.15 |
| 75 to 79 years | 35 | 59 | 0.59 |
| 80 to 84 years | 60 | 16 | 3.75 |
| 85 years and over | 25 | 100 | 0.25 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.333 i.e. 233.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.757 i.e. 24.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.250 i.e. 25 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Paris, Maine population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 105. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 85+ years with a population of 100.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Paris, Maine population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 0-4 years (105) | Female # 85+ years (100).
Under the age of 5, there are 105 boys and 45 girls in West Paris, Maine. Thus there are 60 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 56 males and 74 females in West Paris, Maine. Thus there are 18 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 25 males and 100 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Paris, Maine is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Paris, Maine population of 1,980, 48.38% percent are females.
What percentage of West Paris, Maine is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Paris, Maine population of 1,980, 51.62% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Paris, Maine?
In West Paris, Maine, the male to female ratio is 106.7:100 i.e. 106.7 men to 100 women (1.067).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates