Rock Rapids, IA population by gender
The table below shows Rock Rapids's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,206 | 45.84% |
| Male | 1,425 | 54.16% |
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Rock Rapids, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 45.84% females and 54.16% males in Rock Rapids, IA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Rock Rapids city as compared to the nation.
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Rock Rapids, IA population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 54.16% of total population being male.
Rock Rapids, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Rock Rapids, IA, there are more men than women. The Rock Rapids, IA gender ratio is 118.2:100 i.e. 118.2 men to 100 women (1.182).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Rock Rapids, IA gender ratio by age
In Rock Rapids, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 19 boys per 100 girls (19:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 34.4 males per 100 females (34.4:100).
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.
Rock Rapids, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Rock Rapids, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 80 | 33 | 2.42 |
| 5 to 9 years | 213 | 45 | 4.73 |
| 10 to 14 years | 166 | 98 | 1.69 |
| 15 to 19 years | 128 | 115 | 1.11 |
| 20 to 24 years | 28 | 40 | 0.70 |
| 25 to 29 years | 55 | 22 | 2.50 |
| 30 to 34 years | 5 | 24 | 0.21 |
| 35 to 39 years | 99 | 145 | 0.68 |
| 40 to 44 years | 140 | 89 | 1.57 |
| 45 to 49 years | 81 | 54 | 1.50 |
| 50 to 54 years | 19 | 39 | 0.49 |
| 55 to 59 years | 123 | 68 | 1.81 |
| 60 to 64 years | 79 | 103 | 0.77 |
| 65 to 69 years | 50 | 78 | 0.64 |
| 70 to 74 years | 73 | 70 | 1.04 |
| 75 to 79 years | 43 | 58 | 0.74 |
| 80 to 84 years | 19 | 45 | 0.42 |
| 85 years and over | 24 | 80 | 0.30 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.424 i.e. 242.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.767 i.e. 23.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.300 i.e. 3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Rock Rapids, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 213. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 145.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Rock Rapids, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (213) | Female # 35-39 years (145).
Under the age of 5, there are 80 boys and 33 girls in Rock Rapids, IA. Thus there are 47 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 79 males and 103 females in Rock Rapids, IA. Thus there are 24 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 24 males and 80 females.
Things to know
What percent of Rock Rapids, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rock Rapids, IA population of 2,631, 45.84% percent are females.
What percentage of Rock Rapids, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rock Rapids, IA population of 2,631, 54.16% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Rock Rapids, IA?
In Rock Rapids, IA, the male to female ratio is 118.2:100 i.e. 118.2 men to 100 women (1.182).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates