Big Spring, TX population by gender
The table below shows Big Spring's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10,505 | 42.41% |
| Male | 14,264 | 57.59% |
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Big Spring, TX population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 42.41% females and 57.59% males in Big Spring, TX.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Big Spring city as compared to the nation.
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Big Spring, TX population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 57.59% of total population being male.
Big Spring, TX gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Big Spring, TX, there are more men than women. The Big Spring, TX gender ratio is 135.8:100 i.e. 135.8 men to 100 women (1.358).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Big Spring, TX gender ratio by age
In Big Spring, TX, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 118.8 boys per 100 girls (118.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 78 males per 100 females (78:100).
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.
Big Spring, TX gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Big Spring, TX.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 718 | 803 | 0.89 |
| 5 to 9 years | 806 | 833 | 0.97 |
| 10 to 14 years | 680 | 382 | 1.78 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,121 | 716 | 1.57 |
| 20 to 24 years | 817 | 677 | 1.21 |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,260 | 786 | 1.60 |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,164 | 860 | 1.35 |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,478 | 817 | 1.81 |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,275 | 757 | 1.68 |
| 45 to 49 years | 836 | 613 | 1.36 |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,194 | 611 | 1.95 |
| 55 to 59 years | 793 | 572 | 1.39 |
| 60 to 64 years | 716 | 645 | 1.11 |
| 65 to 69 years | 503 | 419 | 1.20 |
| 70 to 74 years | 374 | 406 | 0.92 |
| 75 to 79 years | 241 | 239 | 1.01 |
| 80 to 84 years | 143 | 151 | 0.95 |
| 85 years and over | 145 | 218 | 0.67 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.894 i.e. 89.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.110 i.e. 11.0 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.665 i.e. 66.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
Big Spring, TX population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 1,478. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 860.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Big Spring, TX population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (1,478) | Female # 30-34 years (860).
Under the age of 5, there are 718 boys and 803 girls in Big Spring, TX. Thus there are 85 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 716 males and 645 females in Big Spring, TX. Thus there are 71 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 145 males and 218 females.
Things to know
What percent of Big Spring, TX is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Big Spring, TX population of 24,769, 42.41% percent are females.
What percentage of Big Spring, TX is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Big Spring, TX population of 24,769, 57.59% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Big Spring, TX?
In Big Spring, TX, the male to female ratio is 135.8:100 i.e. 135.8 men to 100 women (1.358).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates