Colfax, IA population by gender
The table below shows Colfax's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,050 | 48.03% |
| Male | 1,136 | 51.97% |
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Colfax, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.03% females and 51.97% males in Colfax, IA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Colfax city as compared to the nation.
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Colfax, IA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.97% of total population being male.
Colfax, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Colfax, IA, there are more men than women. The Colfax, IA gender ratio is 108.2:100 i.e. 108.2 men to 100 women (1.082).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Colfax, IA gender ratio by age
In Colfax, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 88.4 boys per 100 girls (88.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 74.2 males per 100 females (74.2:100).
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.
Colfax, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Colfax, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 58 | 122 | 0.48 |
| 5 to 9 years | 121 | 109 | 1.11 |
| 10 to 14 years | 49 | 62 | 0.79 |
| 15 to 19 years | 67 | 35 | 1.91 |
| 20 to 24 years | 66 | 67 | 0.99 |
| 25 to 29 years | 109 | 89 | 1.22 |
| 30 to 34 years | 75 | 86 | 0.87 |
| 35 to 39 years | 87 | 66 | 1.32 |
| 40 to 44 years | 94 | 70 | 1.34 |
| 45 to 49 years | 74 | 9 | 8.22 |
| 50 to 54 years | 31 | 73 | 0.42 |
| 55 to 59 years | 36 | 57 | 0.63 |
| 60 to 64 years | 97 | 98 | 0.99 |
| 65 to 69 years | 53 | 44 | 1.20 |
| 70 to 74 years | 63 | 23 | 2.74 |
| 75 to 79 years | 33 | 9 | 3.67 |
| 80 to 84 years | 10 | 17 | 0.59 |
| 85 years and over | 13 | 14 | 0.93 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.475 i.e. 47.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.990 i.e. 1.0 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.929 i.e. 92.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Colfax, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 121. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 122.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Colfax, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (121) | Female # 0-4 years (122).
Under the age of 5, there are 58 boys and 122 girls in Colfax, IA. Thus there are 64 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 97 males and 98 females in Colfax, IA. Thus there are 1 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 13 males and 14 females.
Things to know
What percent of Colfax, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Colfax, IA population of 2,186, 48.03% percent are females.
What percentage of Colfax, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Colfax, IA population of 2,186, 51.97% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Colfax, IA?
In Colfax, IA, the male to female ratio is 108.2:100 i.e. 108.2 men to 100 women (1.082).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates