Lexington city, VA population by gender
The table below shows Lexington city's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,244 | 43.72% |
| Male | 4,176 | 56.28% |
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Lexington city, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 43.72% females and 56.28% males in Lexington city, VA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Lexington city county as compared to the nation.
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Lexington city, VA population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 56.28% of total population being male.
Lexington city, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Lexington city, VA, there are more men than women. The Lexington city, VA gender ratio is 128.7:100 i.e. 128.7 men to 100 women (1.287).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Lexington city, VA gender ratio by age
In Lexington city, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 106.3 boys per 100 girls (106.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 32.8 males per 100 females (32.8:100).
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.
Lexington city, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Lexington city, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 116 | 126 | 0.92 |
| 5 to 9 years | 52 | 53 | 0.98 |
| 10 to 14 years | 45 | 35 | 1.29 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,202 | 678 | 1.77 |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,296 | 566 | 2.29 |
| 25 to 29 years | 180 | 259 | 0.69 |
| 30 to 34 years | 165 | 97 | 1.70 |
| 35 to 39 years | 73 | 104 | 0.70 |
| 40 to 44 years | 57 | 37 | 1.54 |
| 45 to 49 years | 73 | 192 | 0.38 |
| 50 to 54 years | 163 | 121 | 1.35 |
| 55 to 59 years | 169 | 112 | 1.51 |
| 60 to 64 years | 70 | 165 | 0.42 |
| 65 to 69 years | 283 | 231 | 1.23 |
| 70 to 74 years | 86 | 167 | 0.51 |
| 75 to 79 years | 108 | 185 | 0.58 |
| 80 to 84 years | 38 | 50 | 0.76 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 66 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.921 i.e. 92.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.424 i.e. 57.6 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.
Lexington city, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 1,296. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 678.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Lexington city, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (1,296) | Female # 15-19 years (678).
Under the age of 5, there are 116 boys and 126 girls in Lexington city, VA. Thus there are 10 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 70 males and 165 females in Lexington city, VA. Thus there are 95 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 66 females.
Things to know
What percent of Lexington city, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lexington city, VA population of 7,420, 43.72% percent are females.
What percentage of Lexington city, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lexington city, VA population of 7,420, 56.28% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Lexington city, VA?
In Lexington city, VA, the male to female ratio is 128.7:100 i.e. 128.7 men to 100 women (1.287).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
