Big Stone Gap, VA population by gender
The table below shows Big Stone Gap's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,093 | 59.24% |
| Female | 2,128 | 40.76% |
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Big Stone Gap, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 40.76% females and 59.24% males in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Big Stone Gap town as compared to the nation.
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Big Stone Gap, VA population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 59.24% of total population being male.
Big Stone Gap, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Big Stone Gap, VA, there are more men than women. The Big Stone Gap, VA gender ratio is 145.3:100 i.e. 145.3 men to 100 women (1.453).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Big Stone Gap, VA gender ratio by age
In Big Stone Gap, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 78.8 boys per 100 girls (78.8:100).Having said that, the sex ratio for seniors aged 80 and older is abnormal, as there is no male senior population.
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.
Big Stone Gap, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Big Stone Gap, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 172 | 83 | 2.07 |
| 5 to 9 years | 97 | 269 | 0.36 |
| 10 to 14 years | 101 | 123 | 0.82 |
| 15 to 19 years | 101 | 208 | 0.49 |
| 20 to 24 years | 227 | 119 | 1.91 |
| 25 to 29 years | 203 | 7 | 29.00 |
| 30 to 34 years | 511 | 159 | 3.21 |
| 35 to 39 years | 273 | 120 | 2.28 |
| 40 to 44 years | 408 | 123 | 3.32 |
| 45 to 49 years | 155 | 71 | 2.18 |
| 50 to 54 years | 268 | 151 | 1.77 |
| 55 to 59 years | 120 | 146 | 0.82 |
| 60 to 64 years | 110 | 148 | 0.74 |
| 65 to 69 years | 121 | 87 | 1.39 |
| 70 to 74 years | 147 | 115 | 1.28 |
| 75 to 79 years | 79 | 88 | 0.90 |
| 80 to 84 years | 0 | 55 | |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 56 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.072 i.e. 207.2 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.743 i.e. 25.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
Big Stone Gap, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 511. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 269.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Big Stone Gap, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (511) | Female # 5-9 years (269).
Under the age of 5, there are 172 boys and 83 girls in Big Stone Gap, VA. Thus there are 89 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 110 males and 148 females in Big Stone Gap, VA. Thus there are 38 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 56 females.
Things to know
What percent of Big Stone Gap, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Big Stone Gap, VA population of 5,221, 40.76% percent are females.
What percentage of Big Stone Gap, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Big Stone Gap, VA population of 5,221, 59.24% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Big Stone Gap, VA?
In Big Stone Gap, VA, the male to female ratio is 145.3:100 i.e. 145.3 men to 100 women (1.453).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates