Oak Ridge, NC population by gender
The table below shows Oak Ridge's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,670 | 48.06% |
| Male | 3,967 | 51.94% |
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Oak Ridge, NC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.06% females and 51.94% males in Oak Ridge, NC.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Oak Ridge town as compared to the nation.
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Oak Ridge, NC population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.94% of total population being male.
Oak Ridge, NC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Oak Ridge, NC, there are more men than women. The Oak Ridge, NC gender ratio is 108.1:100 i.e. 108.1 men to 100 women (1.081).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Oak Ridge, NC gender ratio by age
In Oak Ridge, NC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 92.6 boys per 100 girls (92.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 92.4 males per 100 females (92.4:100).
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.
Oak Ridge, NC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Oak Ridge, NC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 184 | 137 | 1.34 |
| 5 to 9 years | 274 | 171 | 1.60 |
| 10 to 14 years | 266 | 460 | 0.58 |
| 15 to 19 years | 288 | 320 | 0.90 |
| 20 to 24 years | 192 | 19 | 10.11 |
| 25 to 29 years | 130 | 57 | 2.28 |
| 30 to 34 years | 197 | 45 | 4.38 |
| 35 to 39 years | 158 | 162 | 0.98 |
| 40 to 44 years | 227 | 367 | 0.62 |
| 45 to 49 years | 335 | 192 | 1.74 |
| 50 to 54 years | 326 | 415 | 0.79 |
| 55 to 59 years | 350 | 420 | 0.83 |
| 60 to 64 years | 546 | 270 | 2.02 |
| 65 to 69 years | 92 | 180 | 0.51 |
| 70 to 74 years | 199 | 234 | 0.85 |
| 75 to 79 years | 93 | 102 | 0.91 |
| 80 to 84 years | 54 | 84 | 0.64 |
| 85 years and over | 56 | 35 | 1.60 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.343 i.e. 134.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.022 i.e. 102.2 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.600 i.e. 16 senior men per 100 senior women.
Oak Ridge, NC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 546. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 460.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Oak Ridge, NC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (546) | Female # 10-14 years (460).
Under the age of 5, there are 184 boys and 137 girls in Oak Ridge, NC. Thus there are 47 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 546 males and 270 females in Oak Ridge, NC. Thus there are 276 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 56 males and 35 females.
Things to know
What percent of Oak Ridge, NC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Oak Ridge, NC population of 7,637, 48.06% percent are females.
What percentage of Oak Ridge, NC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Oak Ridge, NC population of 7,637, 51.94% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Oak Ridge, NC?
In Oak Ridge, NC, the male to female ratio is 108.1:100 i.e. 108.1 men to 100 women (1.081).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates