Covington city, VA population by gender
The table below shows Covington city's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,716 | 47.47% |
| Female | 3,006 | 52.53% |
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Covington city, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.53% females and 47.47% males in Covington city, VA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Covington city county as compared to the nation.
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Covington city, VA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.53% of total population being female.
Covington city, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Covington city, VA, there are less men than women. The Covington city, VA gender ratio is 90.4:100 i.e. 90.4 men to 100 women (0.904).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Covington city, VA gender ratio by age
In Covington city, VA, 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 43.5 males per 100 females (43.5:100).
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.
Covington city, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Covington city, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 143 | 206 | 0.69 |
| 5 to 9 years | 181 | 232 | 0.78 |
| 10 to 14 years | 258 | 196 | 1.32 |
| 15 to 19 years | 164 | 110 | 1.49 |
| 20 to 24 years | 87 | 154 | 0.56 |
| 25 to 29 years | 215 | 204 | 1.05 |
| 30 to 34 years | 154 | 136 | 1.13 |
| 35 to 39 years | 159 | 175 | 0.91 |
| 40 to 44 years | 225 | 186 | 1.21 |
| 45 to 49 years | 84 | 95 | 0.88 |
| 50 to 54 years | 188 | 181 | 1.04 |
| 55 to 59 years | 80 | 213 | 0.38 |
| 60 to 64 years | 331 | 273 | 1.21 |
| 65 to 69 years | 155 | 210 | 0.74 |
| 70 to 74 years | 149 | 128 | 1.16 |
| 75 to 79 years | 60 | 116 | 0.52 |
| 80 to 84 years | 62 | 129 | 0.48 |
| 85 years and over | 21 | 62 | 0.34 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.694 i.e. 69.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.212 i.e. 21.2 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.339 i.e. 33.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Covington city, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 331. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 273.
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 58 less females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Covington city, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (331) | Female # 60-64 years (273).
Under the age of 5, there are 143 boys and 206 girls in Covington city, VA. Thus there are 63 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 331 males and 273 females in Covington city, VA. Thus there are 58 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 21 males and 62 females.
Things to know
What percent of Covington city, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Covington city, VA population of 5,722, 52.53% percent are females.
What percentage of Covington city, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Covington city, VA population of 5,722, 47.47% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Covington city, VA?
In Covington city, VA, the male to female ratio is 90.4:100 i.e. 90.4 men to 100 women (0.904).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates