Westminster, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Westminster town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,871 | 47.09% |
| Female | 4,349 | 52.91% |
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Westminster, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.91% females and 47.09% males in Westminster, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Westminster town town as compared to the nation.
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Westminster, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.91% of total population being female.
Westminster, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Westminster, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The Westminster, Massachusetts gender ratio is 89:100 i.e. 89 men to 100 women (0.890).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Westminster, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Westminster, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 9 boys per 100 girls (9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 98.6 males per 100 females (98.6:100).
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.
Westminster, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Westminster, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 195 | 256 | 0.76 |
| 5 to 9 years | 155 | 283 | 0.55 |
| 10 to 14 years | 190 | 208 | 0.91 |
| 15 to 19 years | 258 | 181 | 1.43 |
| 20 to 24 years | 135 | 127 | 1.06 |
| 25 to 29 years | 294 | 169 | 1.74 |
| 30 to 34 years | 194 | 191 | 1.02 |
| 35 to 39 years | 265 | 313 | 0.85 |
| 40 to 44 years | 261 | 302 | 0.86 |
| 45 to 49 years | 69 | 120 | 0.57 |
| 50 to 54 years | 224 | 229 | 0.98 |
| 55 to 59 years | 325 | 237 | 1.37 |
| 60 to 64 years | 225 | 602 | 0.37 |
| 65 to 69 years | 310 | 397 | 0.78 |
| 70 to 74 years | 467 | 500 | 0.93 |
| 75 to 79 years | 162 | 90 | 1.80 |
| 80 to 84 years | 105 | 103 | 1.02 |
| 85 years and over | 37 | 41 | 0.90 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.762 i.e. 76.2 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.374 i.e. 62.6 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.902 i.e. 90.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Westminster, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 70-74 years with a population of 467. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 602.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Westminster, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 70-74 years (467) | Female # 60-64 years (602).
Under the age of 5, there are 195 boys and 256 girls in Westminster, Massachusetts. Thus there are 61 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 225 males and 602 females in Westminster, Massachusetts. Thus there are 377 less 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 41 females.
Things to know
What percent of Westminster, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Westminster, Massachusetts population of 8,220, 52.91% percent are females.
What percentage of Westminster, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Westminster, Massachusetts population of 8,220, 47.09% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Westminster, Massachusetts?
In Westminster, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 89:100 i.e. 89 men to 100 women (0.890).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates