Dumas, MS population by gender
The table below shows Dumas's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 180 | 55.73% |
| Female | 143 | 44.27% |
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Dumas, MS population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 44.27% females and 55.73% males in Dumas, MS.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Dumas town as compared to the nation.
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Dumas, MS population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 55.73% of total population being male.
Dumas, MS gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Dumas, MS, there are more men than women. The Dumas, MS gender ratio is 125.9:100 i.e. 125.9 men to 100 women (1.259).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Dumas, MS gender ratio by age
In Dumas, MS, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 83.3 boys per 100 girls (83.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 166.7 males per 100 females (166.7:100).
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.
Dumas, MS gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Dumas, MS.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5 | 5 | 1.00 |
| 5 to 9 years | 8 | 5 | 1.60 |
| 10 to 14 years | 4 | 8 | 0.50 |
| 15 to 19 years | 8 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 20 to 24 years | 32 | 2 | 16.00 |
| 25 to 29 years | 12 | 12 | 1.00 |
| 30 to 34 years | 14 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 35 to 39 years | 6 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 40 to 44 years | 2 | 8 | 0.25 |
| 45 to 49 years | 7 | 10 | 0.70 |
| 50 to 54 years | 30 | 34 | 0.88 |
| 55 to 59 years | 22 | 5 | 4.40 |
| 60 to 64 years | 15 | 6 | 2.50 |
| 65 to 69 years | 4 | 4 | 1.00 |
| 70 to 74 years | 4 | 9 | 0.44 |
| 75 to 79 years | 2 | 5 | 0.40 |
| 80 to 84 years | 2 | 3 | 0.67 |
| 85 years and over | 3 | 0 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.000 i.e. 1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.500 i.e. 150.0 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.
Dumas, MS population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 32. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 34.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Dumas, MS population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (32) | Female # 50-54 years (34).
Under the age of 5, there are 5 boys and 5 girls in Dumas, MS. Thus there are same number of boys and girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 15 males and 6 females in Dumas, MS. Thus there are 9 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 3 males and 0 females.
Things to know
What percent of Dumas, MS is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dumas, MS population of 323, 44.27% percent are females.
What percentage of Dumas, MS is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dumas, MS population of 323, 55.73% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Dumas, MS?
In Dumas, MS, the male to female ratio is 125.9:100 i.e. 125.9 men to 100 women (1.259).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates