West York, PA population by gender
The table below shows West York's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,699 | 53.12% |
| Male | 2,382 | 46.88% |
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West York, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 53.12% females and 46.88% males in West York, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West York borough as compared to the nation.
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West York, PA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 53.12% of total population being female.
West York, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West York, PA, there are less men than women. The West York, PA gender ratio is 88.3:100 i.e. 88.3 men to 100 women (0.883).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
West York, PA gender ratio by age
In West York, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 87.8 boys per 100 girls (87.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 196 males per 100 females (196:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
West York, 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 York, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 243 | 473 | 0.51 |
| 5 to 9 years | 101 | 53 | 1.91 |
| 10 to 14 years | 168 | 134 | 1.25 |
| 15 to 19 years | 294 | 136 | 2.16 |
| 20 to 24 years | 42 | 121 | 0.35 |
| 25 to 29 years | 280 | 359 | 0.78 |
| 30 to 34 years | 146 | 233 | 0.63 |
| 35 to 39 years | 180 | 99 | 1.82 |
| 40 to 44 years | 169 | 140 | 1.21 |
| 45 to 49 years | 180 | 193 | 0.93 |
| 50 to 54 years | 93 | 114 | 0.82 |
| 55 to 59 years | 82 | 62 | 1.32 |
| 60 to 64 years | 197 | 298 | 0.66 |
| 65 to 69 years | 79 | 93 | 0.85 |
| 70 to 74 years | 23 | 100 | 0.23 |
| 75 to 79 years | 56 | 66 | 0.85 |
| 80 to 84 years | 34 | 25 | 1.36 |
| 85 years and over | 15 | 0 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.514 i.e. 51.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.661 i.e. 33.9 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no female senior population.
West York, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 294. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 473.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West York, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (294) | Female # 0-4 years (473).
Under the age of 5, there are 243 boys and 473 girls in West York, PA. Thus there are 230 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 197 males and 298 females in West York, PA. Thus there are 101 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 15 males and 0 females.
Things to know
What percent of West York, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West York, PA population of 5,081, 53.12% percent are females.
What percentage of West York, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West York, PA population of 5,081, 46.88% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West York, PA?
In West York, PA, the male to female ratio is 88.3:100 i.e. 88.3 men to 100 women (0.883).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
