Elon, NC population by gender
The table below shows Elon's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 6,501 | 57.40% |
| Male | 4,824 | 42.60% |
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Elon, NC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 57.40% females and 42.60% males in Elon, NC.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Elon town as compared to the nation.
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Elon, NC population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 57.4% of total population being female.
Elon, NC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Elon, NC, there are less men than women. The Elon, NC gender ratio is 74.2:100 i.e. 74.2 men to 100 women (0.742).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Elon, NC gender ratio by age
In Elon, NC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 60.6 boys per 100 girls (60.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 51 males per 100 females (51:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Elon, NC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Elon, NC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 58 | 216 | 0.27 |
| 5 to 9 years | 41 | 82 | 0.50 |
| 10 to 14 years | 232 | 183 | 1.27 |
| 15 to 19 years | 912 | 1,887 | 0.48 |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,328 | 1,646 | 0.81 |
| 25 to 29 years | 124 | 111 | 1.12 |
| 30 to 34 years | 104 | 52 | 2.00 |
| 35 to 39 years | 214 | 281 | 0.76 |
| 40 to 44 years | 287 | 155 | 1.85 |
| 45 to 49 years | 94 | 217 | 0.43 |
| 50 to 54 years | 224 | 168 | 1.33 |
| 55 to 59 years | 292 | 301 | 0.97 |
| 60 to 64 years | 239 | 184 | 1.30 |
| 65 to 69 years | 171 | 189 | 0.90 |
| 70 to 74 years | 122 | 258 | 0.47 |
| 75 to 79 years | 173 | 161 | 1.07 |
| 80 to 84 years | 84 | 142 | 0.59 |
| 85 years and over | 125 | 268 | 0.47 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.269 i.e. 26.9 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.299 i.e. 29.9 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.466 i.e. 46.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Elon, NC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 1,328. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 1,887.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Elon, NC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (1,328) | Female # 15-19 years (1,887).
Under the age of 5, there are 58 boys and 216 girls in Elon, NC. Thus there are 158 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 239 males and 184 females in Elon, NC. Thus there are 55 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 125 males and 268 females.
Things to know
What percent of Elon, NC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Elon, NC population of 11,325, 57.40% percent are females.
What percentage of Elon, NC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Elon, NC population of 11,325, 42.60% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Elon, NC?
In Elon, NC, the male to female ratio is 74.2:100 i.e. 74.2 men to 100 women (0.742).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
