Las Vegas, NV population by gender
The table below shows Las Vegas's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 324,566 | 50.33% |
| Female | 320,269 | 49.67% |
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Las Vegas, NV population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.67% females and 50.33% males in Las Vegas, NV.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Las Vegas city as compared to the nation.
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Las Vegas, NV population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.33% of total population being male.
Las Vegas, NV gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Las Vegas, NV, there are more men than women. The Las Vegas, NV gender ratio is 101.3:100 i.e. 101.3 men to 100 women (1.013).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Las Vegas, NV gender ratio by age
In Las Vegas, NV, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 105.3 boys per 100 girls (105.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 72.8 males per 100 females (72.8:100).
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.
Las Vegas, NV gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Las Vegas, NV.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 18,460 | 19,284 | 0.96 |
| 5 to 9 years | 20,318 | 18,571 | 1.09 |
| 10 to 14 years | 23,902 | 20,834 | 1.15 |
| 15 to 19 years | 20,795 | 20,536 | 1.01 |
| 20 to 24 years | 21,535 | 18,966 | 1.14 |
| 25 to 29 years | 23,327 | 22,988 | 1.01 |
| 30 to 34 years | 24,175 | 22,228 | 1.09 |
| 35 to 39 years | 22,415 | 21,884 | 1.02 |
| 40 to 44 years | 21,205 | 22,120 | 0.96 |
| 45 to 49 years | 21,386 | 20,625 | 1.04 |
| 50 to 54 years | 21,813 | 20,072 | 1.09 |
| 55 to 59 years | 20,941 | 20,702 | 1.01 |
| 60 to 64 years | 19,161 | 18,137 | 1.06 |
| 65 to 69 years | 15,448 | 16,651 | 0.93 |
| 70 to 74 years | 12,181 | 15,001 | 0.81 |
| 75 to 79 years | 8,532 | 9,348 | 0.91 |
| 80 to 84 years | 5,059 | 6,325 | 0.80 |
| 85 years and over | 3,913 | 5,997 | 0.65 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.957 i.e. 95.7 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 0.652 i.e. 65.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Las Vegas, NV population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 24,175. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 22,988.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Las Vegas, NV population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (24,175) | Female # 25-29 years (22,988).
Under the age of 5, there are 18,460 boys and 19,284 girls in Las Vegas, NV. Thus there are 824 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 19,161 males and 18,137 females in Las Vegas, NV. Thus there are 1,024 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 3,913 males and 5,997 females.
Things to know
What percent of Las Vegas, NV is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Las Vegas, NV population of 644,835, 49.67% percent are females.
What percentage of Las Vegas, NV is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Las Vegas, NV population of 644,835, 50.33% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Las Vegas, NV?
In Las Vegas, NV, the male to female ratio is 101.3:100 i.e. 101.3 men to 100 women (1.013).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates