Rio Grande County, CO population by gender
The table below shows Rio Grande County's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5,529 | 48.32% |
| Male | 5,913 | 51.68% |
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Rio Grande County, CO population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.32% females and 51.68% males in Rio Grande County, CO.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Rio Grande County county as compared to the nation.
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Rio Grande County, CO population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.68% of total population being male.
Rio Grande County, CO gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Rio Grande County, CO, there are more men than women. The Rio Grande County, CO gender ratio is 106.9:100 i.e. 106.9 men to 100 women (1.069).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Rio Grande County, CO gender ratio by age
In Rio Grande County, CO, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 121.2 boys per 100 girls (121.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 77.4 males per 100 females (77.4:100).
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.
Rio Grande County, CO gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Rio Grande County, CO.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 241 | 348 | 0.69 |
| 5 to 9 years | 155 | 308 | 0.50 |
| 10 to 14 years | 639 | 336 | 1.90 |
| 15 to 19 years | 456 | 191 | 2.39 |
| 20 to 24 years | 336 | 340 | 0.99 |
| 25 to 29 years | 277 | 311 | 0.89 |
| 30 to 34 years | 191 | 187 | 1.02 |
| 35 to 39 years | 527 | 657 | 0.80 |
| 40 to 44 years | 566 | 281 | 2.01 |
| 45 to 49 years | 276 | 246 | 1.12 |
| 50 to 54 years | 313 | 284 | 1.10 |
| 55 to 59 years | 353 | 426 | 0.83 |
| 60 to 64 years | 433 | 369 | 1.17 |
| 65 to 69 years | 424 | 362 | 1.17 |
| 70 to 74 years | 291 | 365 | 0.80 |
| 75 to 79 years | 205 | 221 | 0.93 |
| 80 to 84 years | 122 | 129 | 0.95 |
| 85 years and over | 108 | 168 | 0.64 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.693 i.e. 69.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.173 i.e. 17.3 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.643 i.e. 64.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Rio Grande County, CO population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 639. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 657.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Rio Grande County, CO population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (639) | Female # 35-39 years (657).
Under the age of 5, there are 241 boys and 348 girls in Rio Grande County, CO. Thus there are 107 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 433 males and 369 females in Rio Grande County, CO. Thus there are 64 more 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 168 females.
Things to know
What percent of Rio Grande County, CO is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rio Grande County, CO population of 11,442, 48.32% percent are females.
What percentage of Rio Grande County, CO is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rio Grande County, CO population of 11,442, 51.68% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Rio Grande County, CO?
In Rio Grande County, CO, the male to female ratio is 106.9:100 i.e. 106.9 men to 100 women (1.069).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates