Independence, LA population by gender
The table below shows Independence's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,012 | 49.49% |
| Male | 1,033 | 50.51% |
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Independence, LA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 49.49% females and 50.51% males in Independence, LA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Independence town as compared to the nation.
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Independence, LA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.51% of total population being male.
Independence, LA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Independence, LA, there are more men than women. The Independence, LA gender ratio is 102.1:100 i.e. 102.1 men to 100 women (1.021).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Independence, LA gender ratio by age
In Independence, LA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 137.2 boys per 100 girls (137.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 11.8 males per 100 females (11.8:100).
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.
Independence, LA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Independence, LA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 148 | 130 | 1.14 |
| 5 to 9 years | 66 | 21 | 3.14 |
| 10 to 14 years | 98 | 41 | 2.39 |
| 15 to 19 years | 52 | 52 | 1.00 |
| 20 to 24 years | 72 | 99 | 0.73 |
| 25 to 29 years | 59 | 63 | 0.94 |
| 30 to 34 years | 55 | 66 | 0.83 |
| 35 to 39 years | 136 | 67 | 2.03 |
| 40 to 44 years | 71 | 82 | 0.87 |
| 45 to 49 years | 41 | 93 | 0.44 |
| 50 to 54 years | 23 | 70 | 0.33 |
| 55 to 59 years | 67 | 46 | 1.46 |
| 60 to 64 years | 13 | 45 | 0.29 |
| 65 to 69 years | 64 | 50 | 1.28 |
| 70 to 74 years | 45 | 59 | 0.76 |
| 75 to 79 years | 21 | 11 | 1.91 |
| 80 to 84 years | 2 | 9 | 0.22 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 8 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.138 i.e. 113.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.289 i.e. 71.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
Independence, LA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 148. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 130.
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 18 less females than males, in the age group 0-4 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Independence, LA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 0-4 years (148) | Female # 0-4 years (130).
Under the age of 5, there are 148 boys and 130 girls in Independence, LA. Thus there are 18 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 13 males and 45 females in Independence, LA. Thus there are 32 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 8 females.
Things to know
What percent of Independence, LA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Independence, LA population of 2,045, 49.49% percent are females.
What percentage of Independence, LA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Independence, LA population of 2,045, 50.51% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Independence, LA?
In Independence, LA, the male to female ratio is 102.1:100 i.e. 102.1 men to 100 women (1.021).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
