Braidwood, IL population by gender
The table below shows Braidwood's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,142 | 51.01% |
| Female | 3,018 | 48.99% |
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Braidwood, IL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.99% females and 51.01% males in Braidwood, IL.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Braidwood city as compared to the nation.
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Braidwood, IL population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.01% of total population being male.
Braidwood, IL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Braidwood, IL, there are more men than women. The Braidwood, IL gender ratio is 104.1:100 i.e. 104.1 men to 100 women (1.041).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Braidwood, IL gender ratio by age
In Braidwood, IL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 95.8 boys per 100 girls (95.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 12.5 males per 100 females (12.5:100).
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.
Braidwood, IL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Braidwood, IL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 98 | 154 | 0.64 |
| 5 to 9 years | 158 | 121 | 1.31 |
| 10 to 14 years | 131 | 214 | 0.61 |
| 15 to 19 years | 364 | 269 | 1.35 |
| 20 to 24 years | 272 | 134 | 2.03 |
| 25 to 29 years | 156 | 202 | 0.77 |
| 30 to 34 years | 189 | 106 | 1.78 |
| 35 to 39 years | 73 | 203 | 0.36 |
| 40 to 44 years | 184 | 125 | 1.47 |
| 45 to 49 years | 180 | 212 | 0.85 |
| 50 to 54 years | 307 | 261 | 1.18 |
| 55 to 59 years | 252 | 211 | 1.19 |
| 60 to 64 years | 298 | 318 | 0.94 |
| 65 to 69 years | 261 | 151 | 1.73 |
| 70 to 74 years | 111 | 218 | 0.51 |
| 75 to 79 years | 104 | 87 | 1.20 |
| 80 to 84 years | 4 | 24 | 0.17 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 8 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.636 i.e. 63.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.937 i.e. 6.3 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.
Braidwood, IL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 364. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 318.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Braidwood, IL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (364) | Female # 60-64 years (318).
Under the age of 5, there are 98 boys and 154 girls in Braidwood, IL. Thus there are 56 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 298 males and 318 females in Braidwood, IL. Thus there are 20 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 8 females.
Things to know
What percent of Braidwood, IL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Braidwood, IL population of 6,160, 48.99% percent are females.
What percentage of Braidwood, IL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Braidwood, IL population of 6,160, 51.01% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Braidwood, IL?
In Braidwood, IL, the male to female ratio is 104.1:100 i.e. 104.1 men to 100 women (1.041).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates