West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population by gender
The table below shows West Perry township's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 502 | 50.91% |
| Female | 484 | 49.09% |
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West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.09% females and 50.91% males in West Perry Township, Pennsylvania.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Perry township township as compared to the nation.
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West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.91% of total population being male.
West Perry Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Perry Township, Pennsylvania, there are more men than women. The West Perry Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio is 103.7:100 i.e. 103.7 men to 100 women (1.037).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Perry Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
In West Perry Township, Pennsylvania, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 92.7 boys per 100 girls (92.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 81.5 males per 100 females (81.5:100).
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 Perry Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Perry Township, Pennsylvania.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 36 | 24 | 1.50 |
| 5 to 9 years | 31 | 37 | 0.84 |
| 10 to 14 years | 15 | 34 | 0.44 |
| 15 to 19 years | 33 | 30 | 1.10 |
| 20 to 24 years | 25 | 14 | 1.79 |
| 25 to 29 years | 19 | 14 | 1.36 |
| 30 to 34 years | 29 | 24 | 1.21 |
| 35 to 39 years | 35 | 28 | 1.25 |
| 40 to 44 years | 17 | 10 | 1.70 |
| 45 to 49 years | 41 | 44 | 0.93 |
| 50 to 54 years | 25 | 25 | 1.00 |
| 55 to 59 years | 34 | 31 | 1.10 |
| 60 to 64 years | 42 | 42 | 1.00 |
| 65 to 69 years | 34 | 23 | 1.48 |
| 70 to 74 years | 27 | 12 | 2.25 |
| 75 to 79 years | 6 | 27 | 0.22 |
| 80 to 84 years | 51 | 55 | 0.93 |
| 85 years and over | 2 | 10 | 0.20 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.500 i.e. 15 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.000 i.e. same number of men and women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.200 i.e. 2 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 80-84 years with a population of 51. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 80-84 years with a population of 55.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 4 more females than males, in the age group 80-84 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 80-84 years (51) | Female # 80-84 years (55).
Under the age of 5, there are 36 boys and 24 girls in West Perry Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are 12 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 42 males and 42 females in West Perry Township, Pennsylvania. Thus there are same number of males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 2 males and 10 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Perry Township, Pennsylvania is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population of 986, 49.09% percent are females.
What percentage of West Perry Township, Pennsylvania is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Perry Township, Pennsylvania population of 986, 50.91% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Perry Township, Pennsylvania?
In West Perry Township, Pennsylvania, the male to female ratio is 103.7:100 i.e. 103.7 men to 100 women (1.037).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates