Poquoson, VA population by gender
The table below shows Poquoson's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6,277 | 50.30% |
| Female | 6,202 | 49.70% |
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Poquoson, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.70% females and 50.30% males in Poquoson, VA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Poquoson city as compared to the nation.
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Poquoson, VA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.3% of total population being male.
Poquoson, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Poquoson, VA, there are more men than women. The Poquoson, VA gender ratio is 101.2:100 i.e. 101.2 men to 100 women (1.012).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Poquoson, VA gender ratio by age
In Poquoson, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 104.9 boys per 100 girls (104.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 55.9 males per 100 females (55.9:100).
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.
Poquoson, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Poquoson, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 311 | 268 | 1.16 |
| 5 to 9 years | 399 | 373 | 1.07 |
| 10 to 14 years | 445 | 415 | 1.07 |
| 15 to 19 years | 421 | 454 | 0.93 |
| 20 to 24 years | 356 | 290 | 1.23 |
| 25 to 29 years | 299 | 273 | 1.10 |
| 30 to 34 years | 327 | 333 | 0.98 |
| 35 to 39 years | 486 | 384 | 1.27 |
| 40 to 44 years | 384 | 392 | 0.98 |
| 45 to 49 years | 417 | 393 | 1.06 |
| 50 to 54 years | 395 | 477 | 0.83 |
| 55 to 59 years | 449 | 462 | 0.97 |
| 60 to 64 years | 437 | 385 | 1.14 |
| 65 to 69 years | 326 | 268 | 1.22 |
| 70 to 74 years | 325 | 413 | 0.79 |
| 75 to 79 years | 287 | 241 | 1.19 |
| 80 to 84 years | 96 | 179 | 0.54 |
| 85 years and over | 117 | 202 | 0.58 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.160 i.e. 116 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.135 i.e. 13.5 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.579 i.e. 57.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Poquoson, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 486. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 477.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Poquoson, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (486) | Female # 50-54 years (477).
Under the age of 5, there are 311 boys and 268 girls in Poquoson, VA. Thus there are 43 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 437 males and 385 females in Poquoson, VA. Thus there are 52 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 117 males and 202 females.
Things to know
What percent of Poquoson, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Poquoson, VA population of 12,479, 49.70% percent are females.
What percentage of Poquoson, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Poquoson, VA population of 12,479, 50.30% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Poquoson, VA?
In Poquoson, VA, the male to female ratio is 101.2:100 i.e. 101.2 men to 100 women (1.012).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates