West Pelzer, SC population by gender
The table below shows West Pelzer's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 550 | 47.62% |
| Female | 605 | 52.38% |
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West Pelzer, SC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.38% females and 47.62% males in West Pelzer, SC.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Pelzer town as compared to the nation.
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West Pelzer, SC population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.38% of total population being female.
West Pelzer, SC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Pelzer, SC, there are less men than women. The West Pelzer, SC gender ratio is 90.9:100 i.e. 90.9 men to 100 women (0.909).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Pelzer, SC gender ratio by age
In West Pelzer, SC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 68.7 boys per 100 girls (68.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 19.6 males per 100 females (19.6:100).
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 Pelzer, SC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Pelzer, SC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 18 | 20 | 0.90 |
| 5 to 9 years | 55 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 10 to 14 years | 56 | 124 | 0.45 |
| 15 to 19 years | 7 | 25 | 0.28 |
| 20 to 24 years | 45 | 31 | 1.45 |
| 25 to 29 years | 29 | 35 | 0.83 |
| 30 to 34 years | 29 | 79 | 0.37 |
| 35 to 39 years | 43 | 17 | 2.53 |
| 40 to 44 years | 100 | 23 | 4.35 |
| 45 to 49 years | 50 | 26 | 1.92 |
| 50 to 54 years | 30 | 38 | 0.79 |
| 55 to 59 years | 24 | 24 | 1.00 |
| 60 to 64 years | 22 | 30 | 0.73 |
| 65 to 69 years | 10 | 10 | 1.00 |
| 70 to 74 years | 11 | 18 | 0.61 |
| 75 to 79 years | 12 | 25 | 0.48 |
| 80 to 84 years | 9 | 32 | 0.28 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 14 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.900 i.e. 9 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.733 i.e. 26.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
West Pelzer, SC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 100. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 124.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Pelzer, SC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (100) | Female # 10-14 years (124).
Under the age of 5, there are 18 boys and 20 girls in West Pelzer, SC. Thus there are 2 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 22 males and 30 females in West Pelzer, SC. Thus there are 8 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 14 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Pelzer, SC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Pelzer, SC population of 1,155, 52.38% percent are females.
What percentage of West Pelzer, SC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Pelzer, SC population of 1,155, 47.62% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Pelzer, SC?
In West Pelzer, SC, the male to female ratio is 90.9:100 i.e. 90.9 men to 100 women (0.909).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates