West Pittston, PA population by gender
The table below shows West Pittston's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,360 | 50.60% |
| Female | 2,304 | 49.40% |
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West Pittston, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.40% females and 50.60% males in West Pittston, PA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Pittston borough as compared to the nation.
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West Pittston, PA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.6% of total population being male.
West Pittston, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Pittston, PA, there are more men than women. The West Pittston, PA gender ratio is 102.4:100 i.e. 102.4 men to 100 women (1.024).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Pittston, PA gender ratio by age
In West Pittston, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 167.1 boys per 100 girls (167.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 45.6 males per 100 females (45.6:100).
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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 215 | 80 | 2.69 |
| 5 to 9 years | 189 | 75 | 2.52 |
| 10 to 14 years | 81 | 132 | 0.61 |
| 15 to 19 years | 96 | 118 | 0.81 |
| 20 to 24 years | 199 | 116 | 1.72 |
| 25 to 29 years | 49 | 90 | 0.54 |
| 30 to 34 years | 204 | 321 | 0.64 |
| 35 to 39 years | 131 | 152 | 0.86 |
| 40 to 44 years | 172 | 154 | 1.12 |
| 45 to 49 years | 230 | 165 | 1.39 |
| 50 to 54 years | 207 | 163 | 1.27 |
| 55 to 59 years | 125 | 184 | 0.68 |
| 60 to 64 years | 71 | 63 | 1.13 |
| 65 to 69 years | 94 | 182 | 0.52 |
| 70 to 74 years | 206 | 89 | 2.31 |
| 75 to 79 years | 18 | 60 | 0.30 |
| 80 to 84 years | 36 | 104 | 0.35 |
| 85 years and over | 37 | 56 | 0.66 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.688 i.e. 268.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.127 i.e. 12.7 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.661 i.e. 66.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Pittston, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 230. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 321.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Pittston, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (230) | Female # 30-34 years (321).
Under the age of 5, there are 215 boys and 80 girls in West Pittston, PA. Thus there are 135 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 71 males and 63 females in West Pittston, PA. Thus there are 8 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 37 males and 56 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Pittston, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Pittston, PA population of 4,664, 49.40% percent are females.
What percentage of West Pittston, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Pittston, PA population of 4,664, 50.60% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Pittston, PA?
In West Pittston, PA, the male to female ratio is 102.4:100 i.e. 102.4 men to 100 women (1.024).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates