South Chicago Heights, IL population by gender
The table below shows South Chicago Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,038 | 51.13% |
| Male | 1,948 | 48.87% |
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South Chicago Heights, IL population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.13% females and 48.87% males in South Chicago Heights, IL.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the South Chicago Heights village as compared to the nation.
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South Chicago Heights, IL population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.13% of total population being female.
South Chicago Heights, IL gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In South Chicago Heights, IL, there are less men than women. The South Chicago Heights, IL gender ratio is 95.6:100 i.e. 95.6 men to 100 women (0.956).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
South Chicago Heights, IL gender ratio by age
In South Chicago Heights, IL, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 74.2 boys per 100 girls (74.2:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 50.8 males per 100 females (50.8:100).
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.
South Chicago Heights, IL gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for South Chicago Heights, IL.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 106 | 148 | 0.72 |
| 5 to 9 years | 116 | 80 | 1.45 |
| 10 to 14 years | 127 | 259 | 0.49 |
| 15 to 19 years | 141 | 211 | 0.67 |
| 20 to 24 years | 237 | 48 | 4.94 |
| 25 to 29 years | 12 | 109 | 0.11 |
| 30 to 34 years | 93 | 164 | 0.57 |
| 35 to 39 years | 105 | 93 | 1.13 |
| 40 to 44 years | 37 | 124 | 0.30 |
| 45 to 49 years | 140 | 73 | 1.92 |
| 50 to 54 years | 156 | 122 | 1.28 |
| 55 to 59 years | 180 | 104 | 1.73 |
| 60 to 64 years | 190 | 138 | 1.38 |
| 65 to 69 years | 151 | 144 | 1.05 |
| 70 to 74 years | 65 | 44 | 1.48 |
| 75 to 79 years | 29 | 53 | 0.55 |
| 80 to 84 years | 41 | 80 | 0.51 |
| 85 years and over | 22 | 44 | 0.50 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.716 i.e. 71.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.377 i.e. 37.7 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.500 i.e. 5 senior men per 100 senior women.
South Chicago Heights, IL population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 237. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 259.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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South Chicago Heights, IL population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (237) | Female # 10-14 years (259).
Under the age of 5, there are 106 boys and 148 girls in South Chicago Heights, IL. Thus there are 42 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 190 males and 138 females in South Chicago Heights, IL. Thus there are 52 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 22 males and 44 females.
Things to know
What percent of South Chicago Heights, IL is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Chicago Heights, IL population of 3,986, 51.13% percent are females.
What percentage of South Chicago Heights, IL is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total South Chicago Heights, IL population of 3,986, 48.87% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in South Chicago Heights, IL?
In South Chicago Heights, IL, the male to female ratio is 95.6:100 i.e. 95.6 men to 100 women (0.956).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates