Moss Point, MS population by gender
The table below shows Moss Point's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,871 | 48.23% |
| Female | 6,302 | 51.77% |
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Moss Point, MS population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.77% females and 48.23% males in Moss Point, MS.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Moss Point city as compared to the nation.
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Moss Point, MS population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.77% of total population being female.
Moss Point, MS gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Moss Point, MS, there are less men than women. The Moss Point, MS gender ratio is 93.2:100 i.e. 93.2 men to 100 women (0.932).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Moss Point, MS gender ratio by age
In Moss Point, MS, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 133.8 boys per 100 girls (133.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 37.5 males per 100 females (37.5:100).
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.
Moss Point, MS gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Moss Point, MS.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 419 | 354 | 1.18 |
| 5 to 9 years | 387 | 243 | 1.59 |
| 10 to 14 years | 414 | 234 | 1.77 |
| 15 to 19 years | 338 | 407 | 0.83 |
| 20 to 24 years | 419 | 458 | 0.91 |
| 25 to 29 years | 553 | 247 | 2.24 |
| 30 to 34 years | 242 | 318 | 0.76 |
| 35 to 39 years | 408 | 377 | 1.08 |
| 40 to 44 years | 370 | 536 | 0.69 |
| 45 to 49 years | 257 | 341 | 0.75 |
| 50 to 54 years | 426 | 425 | 1.00 |
| 55 to 59 years | 276 | 176 | 1.57 |
| 60 to 64 years | 468 | 642 | 0.73 |
| 65 to 69 years | 421 | 471 | 0.89 |
| 70 to 74 years | 257 | 423 | 0.61 |
| 75 to 79 years | 86 | 303 | 0.28 |
| 80 to 84 years | 84 | 189 | 0.44 |
| 85 years and over | 46 | 158 | 0.29 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.184 i.e. 118.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.729 i.e. 27.1 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.291 i.e. 29.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Moss Point, MS population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 553. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 642.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Moss Point, MS population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (553) | Female # 60-64 years (642).
Under the age of 5, there are 419 boys and 354 girls in Moss Point, MS. Thus there are 65 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 468 males and 642 females in Moss Point, MS. Thus there are 174 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 46 males and 158 females.
Things to know
What percent of Moss Point, MS is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Moss Point, MS population of 12,173, 51.77% percent are females.
What percentage of Moss Point, MS is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Moss Point, MS population of 12,173, 48.23% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Moss Point, MS?
In Moss Point, MS, the male to female ratio is 93.2:100 i.e. 93.2 men to 100 women (0.932).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates