Rural Retreat, VA population by gender
The table below shows Rural Retreat's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 880 | 54.52% |
| Male | 734 | 45.48% |
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Rural Retreat, VA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 54.52% females and 45.48% males in Rural Retreat, VA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Rural Retreat town as compared to the nation.
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Rural Retreat, VA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.52% of total population being female.
Rural Retreat, VA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Rural Retreat, VA, there are less men than women. The Rural Retreat, VA gender ratio is 83.4:100 i.e. 83.4 men to 100 women (0.834).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Rural Retreat, VA gender ratio by age
In Rural Retreat, VA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 102.6 boys per 100 girls (102.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 6 males per 100 females (6:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Rural Retreat, VA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Rural Retreat, VA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 59 | 59 | 1.00 |
| 5 to 9 years | 52 | 29 | 1.79 |
| 10 to 14 years | 40 | 67 | 0.60 |
| 15 to 19 years | 74 | 62 | 1.19 |
| 20 to 24 years | 38 | 37 | 1.03 |
| 25 to 29 years | 14 | 56 | 0.25 |
| 30 to 34 years | 24 | 40 | 0.60 |
| 35 to 39 years | 75 | 26 | 2.88 |
| 40 to 44 years | 73 | 90 | 0.81 |
| 45 to 49 years | 46 | 40 | 1.15 |
| 50 to 54 years | 49 | 39 | 1.26 |
| 55 to 59 years | 29 | 67 | 0.43 |
| 60 to 64 years | 25 | 80 | 0.31 |
| 65 to 69 years | 41 | 44 | 0.93 |
| 70 to 74 years | 38 | 34 | 1.12 |
| 75 to 79 years | 12 | 35 | 0.34 |
| 80 to 84 years | 26 | 45 | 0.58 |
| 85 years and over | 19 | 30 | 0.63 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.000 i.e. 1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.312 i.e. 68.8 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.633 i.e. 63.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
Rural Retreat, VA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 75. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 90.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Rural Retreat, VA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (75) | Female # 40-44 years (90).
Under the age of 5, there are 59 boys and 59 girls in Rural Retreat, VA. Thus there are same number of boys and girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 25 males and 80 females in Rural Retreat, VA. Thus there are 55 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 19 males and 30 females.
Things to know
What percent of Rural Retreat, VA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rural Retreat, VA population of 1,614, 54.52% percent are females.
What percentage of Rural Retreat, VA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Rural Retreat, VA population of 1,614, 45.48% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Rural Retreat, VA?
In Rural Retreat, VA, the male to female ratio is 83.4:100 i.e. 83.4 men to 100 women (0.834).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
