Pocahontas County, WV population by gender
The table below shows Pocahontas County's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,133 | 52.05% |
| Female | 3,807 | 47.95% |
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Pocahontas County, WV population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 47.95% females and 52.05% males in Pocahontas County, WV.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Pocahontas County county as compared to the nation.
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Pocahontas County, WV population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 52.05% of total population being male.
Pocahontas County, WV gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Pocahontas County, WV, there are more men than women. The Pocahontas County, WV gender ratio is 108.6:100 i.e. 108.6 men to 100 women (1.086).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Pocahontas County, WV gender ratio by age
In Pocahontas County, WV, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 91.9 boys per 100 girls (91.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 87.4 males per 100 females (87.4:100).
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.
Pocahontas County, WV gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Pocahontas County, WV.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 182 | 165 | 1.10 |
| 5 to 9 years | 189 | 145 | 1.30 |
| 10 to 14 years | 173 | 309 | 0.56 |
| 15 to 19 years | 250 | 215 | 1.16 |
| 20 to 24 years | 208 | 110 | 1.89 |
| 25 to 29 years | 192 | 182 | 1.05 |
| 30 to 34 years | 268 | 186 | 1.44 |
| 35 to 39 years | 294 | 126 | 2.33 |
| 40 to 44 years | 169 | 265 | 0.64 |
| 45 to 49 years | 237 | 189 | 1.25 |
| 50 to 54 years | 248 | 233 | 1.06 |
| 55 to 59 years | 291 | 232 | 1.25 |
| 60 to 64 years | 416 | 372 | 1.12 |
| 65 to 69 years | 294 | 348 | 0.84 |
| 70 to 74 years | 295 | 271 | 1.09 |
| 75 to 79 years | 177 | 173 | 1.02 |
| 80 to 84 years | 131 | 99 | 1.32 |
| 85 years and over | 119 | 187 | 0.64 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.103 i.e. 110.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.118 i.e. 11.8 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.636 i.e. 63.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Pocahontas County, WV population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 416. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 372.
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 44 less females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Pocahontas County, WV population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (416) | Female # 60-64 years (372).
Under the age of 5, there are 182 boys and 165 girls in Pocahontas County, WV. Thus there are 17 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 416 males and 372 females in Pocahontas County, WV. Thus there are 44 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 119 males and 187 females.
Things to know
What percent of Pocahontas County, WV is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Pocahontas County, WV population of 7,940, 47.95% percent are females.
What percentage of Pocahontas County, WV is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Pocahontas County, WV population of 7,940, 52.05% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Pocahontas County, WV?
In Pocahontas County, WV, the male to female ratio is 108.6:100 i.e. 108.6 men to 100 women (1.086).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates