Cortland, IL population by gender
The table below shows Cortland's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,071 | 43.75% |
| Male | 2,663 | 56.25% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cortland, IL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 43.75% females and 56.25% males in Cortland, IL.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Cortland town as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
Cortland, IL population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 56.25% of total population being male.
Cortland, IL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Cortland, IL, there are more men than women. The Cortland, IL gender ratio is 128.6:100 i.e. 128.6 men to 100 women (1.286).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Cortland, IL gender ratio by age
In Cortland, IL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 177.3 boys per 100 girls (177.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 72.4 males per 100 females (72.4:100).
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.
Cortland, IL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Cortland, IL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 169 | 128 | 1.32 |
| 5 to 9 years | 184 | 106 | 1.74 |
| 10 to 14 years | 303 | 109 | 2.78 |
| 15 to 19 years | 65 | 73 | 0.89 |
| 20 to 24 years | 199 | 198 | 1.01 |
| 25 to 29 years | 283 | 299 | 0.95 |
| 30 to 34 years | 301 | 224 | 1.34 |
| 35 to 39 years | 290 | 164 | 1.77 |
| 40 to 44 years | 154 | 154 | 1.00 |
| 45 to 49 years | 70 | 23 | 3.04 |
| 50 to 54 years | 132 | 121 | 1.09 |
| 55 to 59 years | 142 | 167 | 0.85 |
| 60 to 64 years | 138 | 106 | 1.30 |
| 65 to 69 years | 80 | 36 | 2.22 |
| 70 to 74 years | 42 | 53 | 0.79 |
| 75 to 79 years | 69 | 52 | 1.33 |
| 80 to 84 years | 11 | 58 | 0.19 |
| 85 years and over | 31 | 0 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.320 i.e. 132 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.302 i.e. 30.2 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no female senior population.
Cortland, IL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 303. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 299.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Cortland, IL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (303) | Female # 25-29 years (299).
Under the age of 5, there are 169 boys and 128 girls in Cortland, IL. Thus there are 41 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 138 males and 106 females in Cortland, IL. Thus there are 32 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 31 males and 0 females.
Things to know
What percent of Cortland, IL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Cortland, IL population of 4,734, 43.75% percent are females.
What percentage of Cortland, IL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Cortland, IL population of 4,734, 56.25% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Cortland, IL?
In Cortland, IL, the male to female ratio is 128.6:100 i.e. 128.6 men to 100 women (1.286).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates