Lafourche Parish, LA population by gender
The table below shows Lafourche Parish's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 49,312 | 50.72% |
| Male | 47,908 | 49.28% |
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Lafourche Parish, LA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.72% females and 49.28% males in Lafourche Parish, LA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Lafourche Parish county as compared to the nation.
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Lafourche Parish, LA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.72% of total population being female.
Lafourche Parish, LA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Lafourche Parish, LA, there are less men than women. The Lafourche Parish, LA gender ratio is 97.2:100 i.e. 97.2 men to 100 women (0.972).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Lafourche Parish, LA gender ratio by age
In Lafourche Parish, LA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 100.3 boys per 100 girls (100.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 65.3 males per 100 females (65.3:100).
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.
Lafourche Parish, LA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Lafourche Parish, LA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,774 | 2,999 | 0.92 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2,854 | 3,340 | 0.85 |
| 10 to 14 years | 3,565 | 2,829 | 1.26 |
| 15 to 19 years | 3,174 | 3,362 | 0.94 |
| 20 to 24 years | 3,020 | 2,962 | 1.02 |
| 25 to 29 years | 3,327 | 3,194 | 1.04 |
| 30 to 34 years | 3,450 | 2,985 | 1.16 |
| 35 to 39 years | 3,299 | 3,690 | 0.89 |
| 40 to 44 years | 2,755 | 2,815 | 0.98 |
| 45 to 49 years | 2,903 | 2,780 | 1.04 |
| 50 to 54 years | 3,158 | 3,168 | 1.00 |
| 55 to 59 years | 3,456 | 3,246 | 1.06 |
| 60 to 64 years | 3,185 | 3,510 | 0.91 |
| 65 to 69 years | 2,309 | 2,486 | 0.93 |
| 70 to 74 years | 2,017 | 2,238 | 0.90 |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,346 | 1,692 | 0.80 |
| 80 to 84 years | 673 | 910 | 0.74 |
| 85 years and over | 643 | 1,106 | 0.58 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.925 i.e. 92.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.907 i.e. 9.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.581 i.e. 58.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Lafourche Parish, LA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 3,565. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 3,690.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Lafourche Parish, LA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (3,565) | Female # 35-39 years (3,690).
Under the age of 5, there are 2,774 boys and 2,999 girls in Lafourche Parish, LA. Thus there are 225 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 3,185 males and 3,510 females in Lafourche Parish, LA. Thus there are 325 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 643 males and 1,106 females.
Things to know
What percent of Lafourche Parish, LA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lafourche Parish, LA population of 97,220, 50.72% percent are females.
What percentage of Lafourche Parish, LA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lafourche Parish, LA population of 97,220, 49.28% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Lafourche Parish, LA?
In Lafourche Parish, LA, the male to female ratio is 97.2:100 i.e. 97.2 men to 100 women (0.972).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates