Rocky Mount, VA population by gender
The table below shows Rocky Mount's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,830 | 57.57% |
| Male | 2,086 | 42.43% |
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Rocky Mount, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 57.57% females and 42.43% males in Rocky Mount, VA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Rocky Mount town as compared to the nation.
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Rocky Mount, VA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 57.57% of total population being female.
Rocky Mount, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Rocky Mount, VA, there are less men than women. The Rocky Mount, VA gender ratio is 73.7:100 i.e. 73.7 men to 100 women (0.737).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Rocky Mount, VA gender ratio by age
In Rocky Mount, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 87.5 boys per 100 girls (87.5:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 48.2 males per 100 females (48.2:100).
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.
Rocky Mount, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Rocky Mount, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 59 | 157 | 0.38 |
| 5 to 9 years | 120 | 138 | 0.87 |
| 10 to 14 years | 233 | 171 | 1.36 |
| 15 to 19 years | 134 | 170 | 0.79 |
| 20 to 24 years | 102 | 211 | 0.48 |
| 25 to 29 years | 70 | 119 | 0.59 |
| 30 to 34 years | 129 | 287 | 0.45 |
| 35 to 39 years | 106 | 71 | 1.49 |
| 40 to 44 years | 168 | 86 | 1.95 |
| 45 to 49 years | 165 | 332 | 0.50 |
| 50 to 54 years | 255 | 157 | 1.62 |
| 55 to 59 years | 56 | 88 | 0.64 |
| 60 to 64 years | 103 | 168 | 0.61 |
| 65 to 69 years | 56 | 266 | 0.21 |
| 70 to 74 years | 110 | 23 | 4.78 |
| 75 to 79 years | 88 | 112 | 0.79 |
| 80 to 84 years | 62 | 223 | 0.28 |
| 85 years and over | 70 | 51 | 1.37 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.376 i.e. 37.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.613 i.e. 38.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.373 i.e. 137.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Rocky Mount, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 255. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 332.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Rocky Mount, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (255) | Female # 45-49 years (332).
Under the age of 5, there are 59 boys and 157 girls in Rocky Mount, VA. Thus there are 98 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 103 males and 168 females in Rocky Mount, VA. Thus there are 65 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 70 males and 51 females.
Things to know
What percent of Rocky Mount, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rocky Mount, VA population of 4,916, 57.57% percent are females.
What percentage of Rocky Mount, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rocky Mount, VA population of 4,916, 42.43% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Rocky Mount, VA?
In Rocky Mount, VA, the male to female ratio is 73.7:100 i.e. 73.7 men to 100 women (0.737).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates