Columbia, MO population by gender
The table below shows Columbia's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 60,695 | 48.10% |
| Female | 65,477 | 51.90% |
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Columbia, MO population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.90% females and 48.10% males in Columbia, MO.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Columbia city as compared to the nation.
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Columbia, MO population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.9% of total population being female.
Columbia, MO gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Columbia, MO, there are less men than women. The Columbia, MO gender ratio is 92.7:100 i.e. 92.7 men to 100 women (0.927).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Columbia, MO gender ratio by age
In Columbia, MO, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 108.3 boys per 100 girls (108.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 57.4 males per 100 females (57.4:100).
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.
Columbia, MO gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Columbia, MO.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3,525 | 3,218 | 1.10 |
| 5 to 9 years | 4,155 | 3,311 | 1.25 |
| 10 to 14 years | 2,893 | 3,047 | 0.95 |
| 15 to 19 years | 5,363 | 7,004 | 0.77 |
| 20 to 24 years | 10,688 | 11,956 | 0.89 |
| 25 to 29 years | 5,316 | 5,112 | 1.04 |
| 30 to 34 years | 4,534 | 4,518 | 1.00 |
| 35 to 39 years | 3,935 | 3,999 | 0.98 |
| 40 to 44 years | 3,455 | 3,750 | 0.92 |
| 45 to 49 years | 2,942 | 3,064 | 0.96 |
| 50 to 54 years | 2,593 | 2,787 | 0.93 |
| 55 to 59 years | 2,555 | 2,940 | 0.87 |
| 60 to 64 years | 2,630 | 2,931 | 0.90 |
| 65 to 69 years | 2,331 | 2,167 | 1.08 |
| 70 to 74 years | 1,536 | 1,843 | 0.83 |
| 75 to 79 years | 975 | 1,619 | 0.60 |
| 80 to 84 years | 512 | 887 | 0.58 |
| 85 years and over | 757 | 1,324 | 0.57 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.095 i.e. 109.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.897 i.e. 10.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.572 i.e. 57.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Columbia, MO population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 10,688. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 11,956.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 1,268 more females than males, in the age group 20-24 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Columbia, MO population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (10,688) | Female # 20-24 years (11,956).
Under the age of 5, there are 3,525 boys and 3,218 girls in Columbia, MO. Thus there are 307 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 2,630 males and 2,931 females in Columbia, MO. Thus there are 301 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 757 males and 1,324 females.
Things to know
What percent of Columbia, MO is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Columbia, MO population of 126,172, 51.90% percent are females.
What percentage of Columbia, MO is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Columbia, MO population of 126,172, 48.10% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Columbia, MO?
In Columbia, MO, the male to female ratio is 92.7:100 i.e. 92.7 men to 100 women (0.927).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates