Black Mountain, NC population by gender
The table below shows Black Mountain's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 4,909 | 58.23% |
| Male | 3,521 | 41.77% |
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Black Mountain, NC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 58.23% females and 41.77% males in Black Mountain, NC.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Black Mountain town as compared to the nation.
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Black Mountain, NC population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 58.23% of total population being female.
Black Mountain, NC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Black Mountain, NC, there are less men than women. The Black Mountain, NC gender ratio is 71.7:100 i.e. 71.7 men to 100 women (0.717).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Black Mountain, NC gender ratio by age
In Black Mountain, NC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 124.9 boys per 100 girls (124.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 30.2 males per 100 females (30.2:100).
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.
Black Mountain, NC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Black Mountain, NC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 128 | 156 | 0.82 |
| 5 to 9 years | 379 | 205 | 1.85 |
| 10 to 14 years | 43 | 90 | 0.48 |
| 15 to 19 years | 93 | 61 | 1.52 |
| 20 to 24 years | 14 | 135 | 0.10 |
| 25 to 29 years | 115 | 105 | 1.10 |
| 30 to 34 years | 229 | 217 | 1.06 |
| 35 to 39 years | 256 | 226 | 1.13 |
| 40 to 44 years | 185 | 281 | 0.66 |
| 45 to 49 years | 204 | 313 | 0.65 |
| 50 to 54 years | 145 | 184 | 0.79 |
| 55 to 59 years | 257 | 134 | 1.92 |
| 60 to 64 years | 334 | 631 | 0.53 |
| 65 to 69 years | 282 | 349 | 0.81 |
| 70 to 74 years | 190 | 602 | 0.32 |
| 75 to 79 years | 408 | 363 | 1.12 |
| 80 to 84 years | 42 | 159 | 0.26 |
| 85 years and over | 217 | 698 | 0.31 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.821 i.e. 82.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.529 i.e. 47.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.311 i.e. 31.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Black Mountain, NC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 75-79 years with a population of 408. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 85+ years with a population of 698.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Black Mountain, NC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 75-79 years (408) | Female # 85+ years (698).
Under the age of 5, there are 128 boys and 156 girls in Black Mountain, NC. Thus there are 28 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 334 males and 631 females in Black Mountain, NC. Thus there are 297 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 217 males and 698 females.
Things to know
What percent of Black Mountain, NC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Black Mountain, NC population of 8,430, 58.23% percent are females.
What percentage of Black Mountain, NC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Black Mountain, NC population of 8,430, 41.77% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Black Mountain, NC?
In Black Mountain, NC, the male to female ratio is 71.7:100 i.e. 71.7 men to 100 women (0.717).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates