La Fayette, AL population by gender
The table below shows La Fayette's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,280 | 48.03% |
| Male | 1,385 | 51.97% |
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La Fayette, AL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.03% females and 51.97% males in La Fayette, AL.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the La Fayette city as compared to the nation.
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La Fayette, AL population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.97% of total population being male.
La Fayette, AL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In La Fayette, AL, there are more men than women. The La Fayette, AL gender ratio is 108.2:100 i.e. 108.2 men to 100 women (1.082).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
La Fayette, AL gender ratio by age
In La Fayette, AL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 566.7 boys per 100 girls (566.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 27.2 males per 100 females (27.2:100).
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.
La Fayette, AL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for La Fayette, AL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 118 | 6 | 19.67 |
| 5 to 9 years | 12 | 0 | |
| 10 to 14 years | 137 | 35 | 3.91 |
| 15 to 19 years | 31 | 26 | 1.19 |
| 20 to 24 years | 88 | 36 | 2.44 |
| 25 to 29 years | 60 | 155 | 0.39 |
| 30 to 34 years | 115 | 63 | 1.83 |
| 35 to 39 years | 14 | 202 | 0.07 |
| 40 to 44 years | 30 | 51 | 0.59 |
| 45 to 49 years | 86 | 43 | 2.00 |
| 50 to 54 years | 92 | 124 | 0.74 |
| 55 to 59 years | 162 | 86 | 1.88 |
| 60 to 64 years | 116 | 84 | 1.38 |
| 65 to 69 years | 92 | 138 | 0.67 |
| 70 to 74 years | 117 | 92 | 1.27 |
| 75 to 79 years | 84 | 25 | 3.36 |
| 80 to 84 years | 31 | 58 | 0.53 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 56 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 19.667 i.e. 1966.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.381 i.e. 38.1 more 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.
La Fayette, AL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 162. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 202.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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La Fayette, AL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (162) | Female # 35-39 years (202).
Under the age of 5, there are 118 boys and 6 girls in La Fayette, AL. Thus there are 112 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 116 males and 84 females in La Fayette, AL. Thus there are 32 more 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 56 females.
Things to know
What percent of La Fayette, AL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total La Fayette, AL population of 2,665, 48.03% percent are females.
What percentage of La Fayette, AL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total La Fayette, AL population of 2,665, 51.97% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in La Fayette, AL?
In La Fayette, AL, the male to female ratio is 108.2:100 i.e. 108.2 men to 100 women (1.082).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
