Prospect Heights, IL population by gender
The table below shows Prospect Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7,995 | 50.41% |
| Female | 7,866 | 49.59% |
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Prospect Heights, IL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.59% females and 50.41% males in Prospect Heights, IL.
The above comparison shows there are equal females than males in the Prospect Heights city as compared to the nation.
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Prospect Heights, IL population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.41% of total population being male.
Prospect Heights, IL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Prospect Heights, IL, there are more men than women. The Prospect Heights, IL gender ratio is 101.6:100 i.e. 101.6 men to 100 women (1.016).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Prospect Heights, IL gender ratio by age
In Prospect Heights, IL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 135.8 boys per 100 girls (135.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 116.8 males per 100 females (116.8:100).
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.
Prospect Heights, IL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Prospect Heights, IL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 641 | 503 | 1.27 |
| 5 to 9 years | 336 | 317 | 1.06 |
| 10 to 14 years | 754 | 398 | 1.89 |
| 15 to 19 years | 456 | 369 | 1.24 |
| 20 to 24 years | 113 | 361 | 0.31 |
| 25 to 29 years | 380 | 635 | 0.60 |
| 30 to 34 years | 718 | 527 | 1.36 |
| 35 to 39 years | 698 | 468 | 1.49 |
| 40 to 44 years | 604 | 739 | 0.82 |
| 45 to 49 years | 435 | 481 | 0.90 |
| 50 to 54 years | 479 | 558 | 0.86 |
| 55 to 59 years | 460 | 594 | 0.77 |
| 60 to 64 years | 575 | 491 | 1.17 |
| 65 to 69 years | 438 | 483 | 0.91 |
| 70 to 74 years | 237 | 367 | 0.65 |
| 75 to 79 years | 246 | 211 | 1.17 |
| 80 to 84 years | 315 | 185 | 1.70 |
| 85 years and over | 110 | 179 | 0.61 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.274 i.e. 127.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.171 i.e. 17.1 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.615 i.e. 61.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
Prospect Heights, IL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 754. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 739.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Prospect Heights, IL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (754) | Female # 40-44 years (739).
Under the age of 5, there are 641 boys and 503 girls in Prospect Heights, IL. Thus there are 138 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 575 males and 491 females in Prospect Heights, IL. Thus there are 84 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 110 males and 179 females.
Things to know
What percent of Prospect Heights, IL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Prospect Heights, IL population of 15,861, 49.59% percent are females.
What percentage of Prospect Heights, IL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Prospect Heights, IL population of 15,861, 50.41% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Prospect Heights, IL?
In Prospect Heights, IL, the male to female ratio is 101.6:100 i.e. 101.6 men to 100 women (1.016).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates