Grand Rapids, MI population by gender
The table below shows Grand Rapids's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 101,194 | 51.08% |
| Male | 96,902 | 48.92% |
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Grand Rapids, MI population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.08% females and 48.92% males in Grand Rapids, MI.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Grand Rapids city as compared to the nation.
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Grand Rapids, MI population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.08% of total population being female.
Grand Rapids, MI gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Grand Rapids, MI, there are less men than women. The Grand Rapids, MI gender ratio is 95.8:100 i.e. 95.8 men to 100 women (0.958).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Grand Rapids, MI gender ratio by age
In Grand Rapids, MI, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 102.9 boys per 100 girls (102.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 42.9 males per 100 females (42.9:100).
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.
Grand Rapids, MI gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Grand Rapids, MI.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6,900 | 6,308 | 1.09 |
| 5 to 9 years | 5,998 | 5,492 | 1.09 |
| 10 to 14 years | 5,075 | 5,469 | 0.93 |
| 15 to 19 years | 6,650 | 7,152 | 0.93 |
| 20 to 24 years | 9,935 | 10,751 | 0.92 |
| 25 to 29 years | 10,881 | 11,323 | 0.96 |
| 30 to 34 years | 9,144 | 8,784 | 1.04 |
| 35 to 39 years | 6,976 | 6,820 | 1.02 |
| 40 to 44 years | 5,113 | 5,139 | 0.99 |
| 45 to 49 years | 4,771 | 4,493 | 1.06 |
| 50 to 54 years | 4,964 | 4,811 | 1.03 |
| 55 to 59 years | 5,227 | 5,159 | 1.01 |
| 60 to 64 years | 4,822 | 4,566 | 1.06 |
| 65 to 69 years | 3,840 | 4,108 | 0.93 |
| 70 to 74 years | 3,048 | 4,065 | 0.75 |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,804 | 2,667 | 0.68 |
| 80 to 84 years | 845 | 1,432 | 0.59 |
| 85 years and over | 909 | 2,655 | 0.34 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.094 i.e. 109.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.056 i.e. 5.6 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.342 i.e. 34.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Grand Rapids, MI population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 10,881. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 11,323.
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 442 more females than males, in the age group 25-29 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Grand Rapids, MI population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (10,881) | Female # 25-29 years (11,323).
Under the age of 5, there are 6,900 boys and 6,308 girls in Grand Rapids, MI. Thus there are 592 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 4,822 males and 4,566 females in Grand Rapids, MI. Thus there are 256 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 909 males and 2,655 females.
Things to know
What percent of Grand Rapids, MI is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Grand Rapids, MI population of 198,096, 51.08% percent are females.
What percentage of Grand Rapids, MI is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Grand Rapids, MI population of 198,096, 48.92% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Grand Rapids, MI?
In Grand Rapids, MI, the male to female ratio is 95.8:100 i.e. 95.8 men to 100 women (0.958).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates