Dawson Springs, KY population by gender
The table below shows Dawson Springs's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,202 | 59.33% |
| Male | 824 | 40.67% |
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Dawson Springs, KY population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 59.33% females and 40.67% males in Dawson Springs, KY.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Dawson Springs city as compared to the nation.
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Dawson Springs, KY population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 59.33% of total population being female.
Dawson Springs, KY gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Dawson Springs, KY, there are less men than women. The Dawson Springs, KY gender ratio is 68.6:100 i.e. 68.6 men to 100 women (0.686).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Dawson Springs, KY gender ratio by age
In Dawson Springs, KY, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 62.2 boys per 100 girls (62.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 19.5 males per 100 females (19.5:100).
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.
Dawson Springs, KY gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Dawson Springs, KY.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 26 | 72 | 0.36 |
| 5 to 9 years | 47 | 43 | 1.09 |
| 10 to 14 years | 55 | 149 | 0.37 |
| 15 to 19 years | 63 | 29 | 2.17 |
| 20 to 24 years | 70 | 49 | 1.43 |
| 25 to 29 years | 48 | 42 | 1.14 |
| 30 to 34 years | 25 | 20 | 1.25 |
| 35 to 39 years | 30 | 35 | 0.86 |
| 40 to 44 years | 81 | 150 | 0.54 |
| 45 to 49 years | 25 | 36 | 0.69 |
| 50 to 54 years | 26 | 64 | 0.41 |
| 55 to 59 years | 67 | 88 | 0.76 |
| 60 to 64 years | 112 | 81 | 1.38 |
| 65 to 69 years | 50 | 81 | 0.62 |
| 70 to 74 years | 62 | 64 | 0.97 |
| 75 to 79 years | 13 | 76 | 0.17 |
| 80 to 84 years | 16 | 47 | 0.34 |
| 85 years and over | 8 | 76 | 0.11 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.361 i.e. 36.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.383 i.e. 38.3 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.105 i.e. 10.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
Dawson Springs, KY population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 112. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 150.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Dawson Springs, KY population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (112) | Female # 40-44 years (150).
Under the age of 5, there are 26 boys and 72 girls in Dawson Springs, KY. Thus there are 46 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 112 males and 81 females in Dawson Springs, KY. Thus there are 31 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 8 males and 76 females.
Things to know
What percent of Dawson Springs, KY is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dawson Springs, KY population of 2,026, 59.33% percent are females.
What percentage of Dawson Springs, KY is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dawson Springs, KY population of 2,026, 40.67% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Dawson Springs, KY?
In Dawson Springs, KY, the male to female ratio is 68.6:100 i.e. 68.6 men to 100 women (0.686).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates