Bessemer City, NC population by gender
The table below shows Bessemer City's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,805 | 51.26% |
| Female | 2,667 | 48.74% |
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Bessemer City, NC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.74% females and 51.26% males in Bessemer City, NC.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Bessemer City city as compared to the nation.
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Bessemer City, NC population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.26% of total population being male.
Bessemer City, NC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Bessemer City, NC, there are more men than women. The Bessemer City, NC gender ratio is 105.2:100 i.e. 105.2 men to 100 women (1.052).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Bessemer City, NC gender ratio by age
In Bessemer City, NC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 173.8 boys per 100 girls (173.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 67.5 males per 100 females (67.5:100).
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.
Bessemer City, NC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Bessemer City, NC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 217 | 65 | 3.34 |
| 5 to 9 years | 133 | 154 | 0.86 |
| 10 to 14 years | 142 | 80 | 1.77 |
| 15 to 19 years | 220 | 75 | 2.93 |
| 20 to 24 years | 354 | 213 | 1.66 |
| 25 to 29 years | 413 | 240 | 1.72 |
| 30 to 34 years | 103 | 178 | 0.58 |
| 35 to 39 years | 126 | 101 | 1.25 |
| 40 to 44 years | 77 | 225 | 0.34 |
| 45 to 49 years | 146 | 408 | 0.36 |
| 50 to 54 years | 193 | 156 | 1.24 |
| 55 to 59 years | 199 | 177 | 1.12 |
| 60 to 64 years | 93 | 78 | 1.19 |
| 65 to 69 years | 108 | 189 | 0.57 |
| 70 to 74 years | 148 | 113 | 1.31 |
| 75 to 79 years | 52 | 95 | 0.55 |
| 80 to 84 years | 28 | 61 | 0.46 |
| 85 years and over | 53 | 59 | 0.90 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 3.338 i.e. 333.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.192 i.e. 19.2 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.898 i.e. 89.8 senior men per 100 senior women.
Bessemer City, NC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 413. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 408.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Bessemer City, NC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (413) | Female # 45-49 years (408).
Under the age of 5, there are 217 boys and 65 girls in Bessemer City, NC. Thus there are 152 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 93 males and 78 females in Bessemer City, NC. Thus there are 15 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 53 males and 59 females.
Things to know
What percent of Bessemer City, NC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Bessemer City, NC population of 5,472, 48.74% percent are females.
What percentage of Bessemer City, NC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Bessemer City, NC population of 5,472, 51.26% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Bessemer City, NC?
In Bessemer City, NC, the male to female ratio is 105.2:100 i.e. 105.2 men to 100 women (1.052).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates