Belle Plaine, IA population by gender
The table below shows Belle Plaine's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,337 | 55.23% |
| Female | 1,084 | 44.77% |
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Belle Plaine, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 44.77% females and 55.23% males in Belle Plaine, IA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Belle Plaine city as compared to the nation.
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Belle Plaine, IA population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 55.23% of total population being male.
Belle Plaine, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Belle Plaine, IA, there are more men than women. The Belle Plaine, IA gender ratio is 123.3:100 i.e. 123.3 men to 100 women (1.233).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Belle Plaine, IA gender ratio by age
In Belle Plaine, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 189.9 boys per 100 girls (189.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 108.8 males per 100 females (108.8:100).
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.
Belle Plaine, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Belle Plaine, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 105 | 49 | 2.14 |
| 5 to 9 years | 61 | 47 | 1.30 |
| 10 to 14 years | 87 | 23 | 3.78 |
| 15 to 19 years | 61 | 86 | 0.71 |
| 20 to 24 years | 63 | 58 | 1.09 |
| 25 to 29 years | 109 | 61 | 1.79 |
| 30 to 34 years | 55 | 58 | 0.95 |
| 35 to 39 years | 90 | 48 | 1.88 |
| 40 to 44 years | 100 | 63 | 1.59 |
| 45 to 49 years | 48 | 54 | 0.89 |
| 50 to 54 years | 75 | 122 | 0.61 |
| 55 to 59 years | 102 | 53 | 1.92 |
| 60 to 64 years | 78 | 107 | 0.73 |
| 65 to 69 years | 129 | 60 | 2.15 |
| 70 to 74 years | 85 | 76 | 1.12 |
| 75 to 79 years | 27 | 62 | 0.44 |
| 80 to 84 years | 36 | 18 | 2.00 |
| 85 years and over | 26 | 39 | 0.67 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.143 i.e. 214.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.729 i.e. 27.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.667 i.e. 66.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Belle Plaine, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 129. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 122.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Belle Plaine, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (129) | Female # 50-54 years (122).
Under the age of 5, there are 105 boys and 49 girls in Belle Plaine, IA. Thus there are 56 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 78 males and 107 females in Belle Plaine, IA. Thus there are 29 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 26 males and 39 females.
Things to know
What percent of Belle Plaine, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Belle Plaine, IA population of 2,421, 44.77% percent are females.
What percentage of Belle Plaine, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Belle Plaine, IA population of 2,421, 55.23% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Belle Plaine, IA?
In Belle Plaine, IA, the male to female ratio is 123.3:100 i.e. 123.3 men to 100 women (1.233).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates