Westborough, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Westborough town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10,765 | 50.40% |
| Male | 10,595 | 49.60% |
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Westborough, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.40% females and 49.60% males in Westborough, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Westborough town town as compared to the nation.
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Westborough, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.4% of total population being female.
Westborough, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Westborough, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The Westborough, Massachusetts gender ratio is 98.4:100 i.e. 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Westborough, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Westborough, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 84.1 boys per 100 girls (84.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 66.4 males per 100 females (66.4:100).
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.
Westborough, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Westborough, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 472 | 772 | 0.61 |
| 5 to 9 years | 745 | 731 | 1.02 |
| 10 to 14 years | 788 | 872 | 0.90 |
| 15 to 19 years | 675 | 713 | 0.95 |
| 20 to 24 years | 441 | 345 | 1.28 |
| 25 to 29 years | 569 | 533 | 1.07 |
| 30 to 34 years | 861 | 700 | 1.23 |
| 35 to 39 years | 883 | 905 | 0.98 |
| 40 to 44 years | 850 | 721 | 1.18 |
| 45 to 49 years | 817 | 739 | 1.11 |
| 50 to 54 years | 699 | 793 | 0.88 |
| 55 to 59 years | 821 | 676 | 1.21 |
| 60 to 64 years | 451 | 615 | 0.73 |
| 65 to 69 years | 617 | 470 | 1.31 |
| 70 to 74 years | 370 | 383 | 0.97 |
| 75 to 79 years | 178 | 258 | 0.69 |
| 80 to 84 years | 126 | 270 | 0.47 |
| 85 years and over | 232 | 269 | 0.86 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.611 i.e. 61.1 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 0.862 i.e. 86.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Westborough, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 883. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 905.
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 22 more females than males, in the age group 35-39 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Westborough, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (883) | Female # 35-39 years (905).
Under the age of 5, there are 472 boys and 772 girls in Westborough, Massachusetts. Thus there are 300 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 451 males and 615 females in Westborough, Massachusetts. Thus there are 164 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 232 males and 269 females.
Things to know
What percent of Westborough, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Westborough, Massachusetts population of 21,360, 50.40% percent are females.
What percentage of Westborough, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Westborough, Massachusetts population of 21,360, 49.60% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Westborough, Massachusetts?
In Westborough, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 98.4:100 i.e. 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates