Buena Vista, VA population by gender
The table below shows Buena Vista's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,128 | 47.12% |
| Female | 3,511 | 52.88% |
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Buena Vista, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.88% females and 47.12% males in Buena Vista, VA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Buena Vista city as compared to the nation.
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Buena Vista, VA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.88% of total population being female.
Buena Vista, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Buena Vista, VA, there are less men than women. The Buena Vista, VA gender ratio is 89.1:100 i.e. 89.1 men to 100 women (0.891).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Buena Vista, VA gender ratio by age
In Buena Vista, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 92.8 boys per 100 girls (92.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 80.4 males per 100 females (80.4:100).
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.
Buena Vista, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Buena Vista, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 69 | 258 | 0.27 |
| 5 to 9 years | 183 | 162 | 1.13 |
| 10 to 14 years | 205 | 265 | 0.77 |
| 15 to 19 years | 394 | 333 | 1.18 |
| 20 to 24 years | 386 | 360 | 1.07 |
| 25 to 29 years | 156 | 216 | 0.72 |
| 30 to 34 years | 154 | 169 | 0.91 |
| 35 to 39 years | 141 | 117 | 1.21 |
| 40 to 44 years | 231 | 158 | 1.46 |
| 45 to 49 years | 195 | 188 | 1.04 |
| 50 to 54 years | 178 | 180 | 0.99 |
| 55 to 59 years | 123 | 229 | 0.54 |
| 60 to 64 years | 226 | 177 | 1.28 |
| 65 to 69 years | 155 | 164 | 0.95 |
| 70 to 74 years | 136 | 214 | 0.64 |
| 75 to 79 years | 44 | 132 | 0.33 |
| 80 to 84 years | 91 | 79 | 1.15 |
| 85 years and over | 61 | 110 | 0.55 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.267 i.e. 26.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.277 i.e. 27.7 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.555 i.e. 55.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
Buena Vista, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 394. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 360.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Buena Vista, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (394) | Female # 20-24 years (360).
Under the age of 5, there are 69 boys and 258 girls in Buena Vista, VA. Thus there are 189 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 226 males and 177 females in Buena Vista, VA. Thus there are 49 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 61 males and 110 females.
Things to know
What percent of Buena Vista, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Buena Vista, VA population of 6,639, 52.88% percent are females.
What percentage of Buena Vista, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Buena Vista, VA population of 6,639, 47.12% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Buena Vista, VA?
In Buena Vista, VA, the male to female ratio is 89.1:100 i.e. 89.1 men to 100 women (0.891).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates