West Salem, OH population by gender
The table below shows West Salem's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 687 | 44.96% |
| Male | 841 | 55.04% |
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West Salem, OH population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 44.96% females and 55.04% males in West Salem, OH.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Salem village as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
West Salem, OH population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 55.04% of total population being male.
West Salem, OH gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Salem, OH, there are more men than women. The West Salem, OH gender ratio is 122.4:100 i.e. 122.4 men to 100 women (1.224).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Salem, OH gender ratio by age
In West Salem, OH, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 14 boys per 100 girls (14:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 14.3 males per 100 females (14.3:100).
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 Salem, OH gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Salem, OH.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 55 | 47 | 1.17 |
| 5 to 9 years | 57 | 49 | 1.16 |
| 10 to 14 years | 63 | 29 | 2.17 |
| 15 to 19 years | 35 | 32 | 1.09 |
| 20 to 24 years | 58 | 57 | 1.02 |
| 25 to 29 years | 57 | 49 | 1.16 |
| 30 to 34 years | 46 | 28 | 1.64 |
| 35 to 39 years | 44 | 27 | 1.63 |
| 40 to 44 years | 66 | 81 | 0.81 |
| 45 to 49 years | 28 | 20 | 1.40 |
| 50 to 54 years | 71 | 44 | 1.61 |
| 55 to 59 years | 53 | 51 | 1.04 |
| 60 to 64 years | 35 | 46 | 0.76 |
| 65 to 69 years | 122 | 78 | 1.56 |
| 70 to 74 years | 28 | 32 | 0.88 |
| 75 to 79 years | 21 | 3 | 7.00 |
| 80 to 84 years | 2 | 11 | 0.18 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 3 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.170 i.e. 117 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.761 i.e. 23.9 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 Salem, OH population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 122. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 81.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Salem, OH population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (122) | Female # 40-44 years (81).
Under the age of 5, there are 55 boys and 47 girls in West Salem, OH. Thus there are 8 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 35 males and 46 females in West Salem, OH. Thus there are 11 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 3 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Salem, OH is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Salem, OH population of 1,528, 44.96% percent are females.
What percentage of West Salem, OH is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Salem, OH population of 1,528, 55.04% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Salem, OH?
In West Salem, OH, the male to female ratio is 122.4:100 i.e. 122.4 men to 100 women (1.224).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates