Mount Vernon, IA population by gender
The table below shows Mount Vernon's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,053 | 45.33% |
| Female | 2,476 | 54.67% |
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Mount Vernon, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.67% females and 45.33% males in Mount Vernon, IA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Mount Vernon city as compared to the nation.
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Mount Vernon, IA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.67% of total population being female.
Mount Vernon, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Mount Vernon, IA, there are less men than women. The Mount Vernon, IA gender ratio is 82.9:100 i.e. 82.9 men to 100 women (0.829).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Mount Vernon, IA gender ratio by age
In Mount Vernon, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 89.1 boys per 100 girls (89.1:100).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.
Mount Vernon, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Mount Vernon, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 122 | 29 | 4.21 |
| 5 to 9 years | 97 | 126 | 0.77 |
| 10 to 14 years | 261 | 304 | 0.86 |
| 15 to 19 years | 431 | 706 | 0.61 |
| 20 to 24 years | 186 | 168 | 1.11 |
| 25 to 29 years | 6 | 19 | 0.32 |
| 30 to 34 years | 104 | 118 | 0.88 |
| 35 to 39 years | 176 | 111 | 1.59 |
| 40 to 44 years | 119 | 196 | 0.61 |
| 45 to 49 years | 58 | 106 | 0.55 |
| 50 to 54 years | 99 | 75 | 1.32 |
| 55 to 59 years | 110 | 162 | 0.68 |
| 60 to 64 years | 166 | 81 | 2.05 |
| 65 to 69 years | 47 | 66 | 0.71 |
| 70 to 74 years | 14 | 48 | 0.29 |
| 75 to 79 years | 30 | 89 | 0.34 |
| 80 to 84 years | 14 | 72 | 0.19 |
| 85 years and over | 13 | 0 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 4.207 i.e. 420.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.049 i.e. 104.9 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no female senior population.
Mount Vernon, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 431. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 706.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 275 more females than males, in the age group 15-19 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Mount Vernon, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (431) | Female # 15-19 years (706).
Under the age of 5, there are 122 boys and 29 girls in Mount Vernon, IA. Thus there are 93 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 166 males and 81 females in Mount Vernon, IA. Thus there are 85 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 13 males and 0 females.
Things to know
What percent of Mount Vernon, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mount Vernon, IA population of 4,529, 54.67% percent are females.
What percentage of Mount Vernon, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Mount Vernon, IA population of 4,529, 45.33% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Mount Vernon, IA?
In Mount Vernon, IA, the male to female ratio is 82.9:100 i.e. 82.9 men to 100 women (0.829).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates