Powhatan County, VA population by gender
The table below shows Powhatan County's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 14,816 | 47.68% |
| Male | 16,258 | 52.32% |
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Powhatan County, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 47.68% females and 52.32% males in Powhatan County, VA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Powhatan County county as compared to the nation.
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Powhatan County, VA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 52.32% of total population being male.
Powhatan County, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Powhatan County, VA, there are more men than women. The Powhatan County, VA gender ratio is 109.7:100 i.e. 109.7 men to 100 women (1.097).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Powhatan County, VA gender ratio by age
In Powhatan County, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 106.4 boys per 100 girls (106.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 87.6 males per 100 females (87.6:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Powhatan County, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Powhatan County, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 673 | 706 | 0.95 |
| 5 to 9 years | 696 | 524 | 1.33 |
| 10 to 14 years | 949 | 1,004 | 0.95 |
| 15 to 19 years | 861 | 767 | 1.12 |
| 20 to 24 years | 858 | 542 | 1.58 |
| 25 to 29 years | 999 | 690 | 1.45 |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,048 | 744 | 1.41 |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,164 | 924 | 1.26 |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,174 | 1,141 | 1.03 |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,119 | 1,028 | 1.09 |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,232 | 1,153 | 1.07 |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,303 | 1,149 | 1.13 |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,238 | 1,342 | 0.92 |
| 65 to 69 years | 992 | 968 | 1.02 |
| 70 to 74 years | 887 | 951 | 0.93 |
| 75 to 79 years | 626 | 682 | 0.92 |
| 80 to 84 years | 331 | 345 | 0.96 |
| 85 years and over | 108 | 156 | 0.69 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.953 i.e. 95.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.923 i.e. 7.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.692 i.e. 69.2 senior men per 100 senior women.
Powhatan County, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 1,303. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 1,342.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Powhatan County, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (1,303) | Female # 60-64 years (1,342).
Under the age of 5, there are 673 boys and 706 girls in Powhatan County, VA. Thus there are 33 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 1,238 males and 1,342 females in Powhatan County, VA. Thus there are 104 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 108 males and 156 females.
Things to know
What percent of Powhatan County, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Powhatan County, VA population of 31,074, 47.68% percent are females.
What percentage of Powhatan County, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Powhatan County, VA population of 31,074, 52.32% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Powhatan County, VA?
In Powhatan County, VA, the male to female ratio is 109.7:100 i.e. 109.7 men to 100 women (1.097).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
