Metropolis, IL population by gender
The table below shows Metropolis's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,625 | 44.02% |
| Female | 3,338 | 55.98% |
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Metropolis, IL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 55.98% females and 44.02% males in Metropolis, IL.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Metropolis city as compared to the nation.
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Metropolis, IL population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 55.98% of total population being female.
Metropolis, IL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Metropolis, IL, there are less men than women. The Metropolis, IL gender ratio is 78.6:100 i.e. 78.6 men to 100 women (0.786).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Metropolis, IL gender ratio by age
In Metropolis, IL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 89 boys per 100 girls (89:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 45.3 males per 100 females (45.3:100).
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.
Metropolis, IL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Metropolis, IL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 108 | 158 | 0.68 |
| 5 to 9 years | 96 | 257 | 0.37 |
| 10 to 14 years | 254 | 219 | 1.16 |
| 15 to 19 years | 188 | 65 | 2.89 |
| 20 to 24 years | 154 | 129 | 1.19 |
| 25 to 29 years | 115 | 145 | 0.79 |
| 30 to 34 years | 110 | 212 | 0.52 |
| 35 to 39 years | 186 | 230 | 0.81 |
| 40 to 44 years | 212 | 183 | 1.16 |
| 45 to 49 years | 141 | 218 | 0.65 |
| 50 to 54 years | 129 | 224 | 0.58 |
| 55 to 59 years | 155 | 218 | 0.71 |
| 60 to 64 years | 270 | 209 | 1.29 |
| 65 to 69 years | 153 | 179 | 0.85 |
| 70 to 74 years | 68 | 171 | 0.40 |
| 75 to 79 years | 130 | 177 | 0.73 |
| 80 to 84 years | 88 | 136 | 0.65 |
| 85 years and over | 68 | 208 | 0.33 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.684 i.e. 68.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.292 i.e. 29.2 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.327 i.e. 32.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Metropolis, IL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 270. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 257.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Metropolis, IL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (270) | Female # 5-9 years (257).
Under the age of 5, there are 108 boys and 158 girls in Metropolis, IL. Thus there are 50 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 270 males and 209 females in Metropolis, IL. Thus there are 61 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 68 males and 208 females.
Things to know
What percent of Metropolis, IL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Metropolis, IL population of 5,963, 55.98% percent are females.
What percentage of Metropolis, IL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Metropolis, IL population of 5,963, 44.02% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Metropolis, IL?
In Metropolis, IL, the male to female ratio is 78.6:100 i.e. 78.6 men to 100 women (0.786).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates