Ruidoso Downs, NM population by gender
The table below shows Ruidoso Downs's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,600 | 60.72% |
| Male | 1,035 | 39.28% |
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Ruidoso Downs, NM population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 60.72% females and 39.28% males in Ruidoso Downs, NM.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Ruidoso Downs city as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
Ruidoso Downs, NM population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 60.72% of total population being female.
Ruidoso Downs, NM gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Ruidoso Downs, NM, there are less men than women. The Ruidoso Downs, NM gender ratio is 64.7:100 i.e. 64.7 men to 100 women (0.647).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Ruidoso Downs, NM gender ratio by age
In Ruidoso Downs, NM, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 38.2 boys per 100 girls (38.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 22 males per 100 females (22:100).
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.
Ruidoso Downs, NM gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ruidoso Downs, NM.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 123 | 25 | 4.92 |
| 5 to 9 years | 0 | 184 | |
| 10 to 14 years | 19 | 95 | 0.20 |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 | 123 | |
| 20 to 24 years | 0 | 229 | |
| 25 to 29 years | 91 | 173 | 0.53 |
| 30 to 34 years | 92 | 108 | 0.85 |
| 35 to 39 years | 62 | 30 | 2.07 |
| 40 to 44 years | 90 | 17 | 5.29 |
| 45 to 49 years | 0 | 22 | |
| 50 to 54 years | 74 | 126 | 0.59 |
| 55 to 59 years | 121 | 16 | 7.56 |
| 60 to 64 years | 51 | 40 | 1.27 |
| 65 to 69 years | 113 | 176 | 0.64 |
| 70 to 74 years | 105 | 64 | 1.64 |
| 75 to 79 years | 72 | 72 | 1.00 |
| 80 to 84 years | 5 | 23 | 0.22 |
| 85 years and over | 17 | 77 | 0.22 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 4.920 i.e. 492 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.275 i.e. 27.5 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.221 i.e. 22.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Ruidoso Downs, NM population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 123. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 229.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Ruidoso Downs, NM population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 0-4 years (123) | Female # 20-24 years (229).
Under the age of 5, there are 123 boys and 25 girls in Ruidoso Downs, NM. Thus there are 98 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 51 males and 40 females in Ruidoso Downs, NM. Thus there are 11 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 17 males and 77 females.
Things to know
What percent of Ruidoso Downs, NM is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ruidoso Downs, NM population of 2,635, 60.72% percent are females.
What percentage of Ruidoso Downs, NM is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Ruidoso Downs, NM population of 2,635, 39.28% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Ruidoso Downs, NM?
In Ruidoso Downs, NM, the male to female ratio is 64.7:100 i.e. 64.7 men to 100 women (0.647).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates