Southern Shores, NC population by gender
The table below shows Southern Shores's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,522 | 49.13% |
| Male | 1,576 | 50.87% |
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Southern Shores, NC population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.13% females and 50.87% males in Southern Shores, NC.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Southern Shores town as compared to the nation.
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Southern Shores, NC population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.87% of total population being male.
Southern Shores, NC gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Southern Shores, NC, there are more men than women. The Southern Shores, NC gender ratio is 103.5:100 i.e. 103.5 men to 100 women (1.035).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Southern Shores, NC gender ratio by age
In Southern Shores, NC, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 148.8 boys per 100 girls (148.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 34.2 males per 100 females (34.2:100).
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.
Southern Shores, NC gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Southern Shores, NC.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 74 | 40 | 1.85 |
| 5 to 9 years | 111 | 48 | 2.31 |
| 10 to 14 years | 81 | 48 | 1.69 |
| 15 to 19 years | 77 | 87 | 0.89 |
| 20 to 24 years | 14 | 36 | 0.39 |
| 25 to 29 years | 48 | 36 | 1.33 |
| 30 to 34 years | 173 | 32 | 5.41 |
| 35 to 39 years | 100 | 160 | 0.62 |
| 40 to 44 years | 54 | 42 | 1.29 |
| 45 to 49 years | 67 | 49 | 1.37 |
| 50 to 54 years | 71 | 68 | 1.04 |
| 55 to 59 years | 71 | 98 | 0.72 |
| 60 to 64 years | 189 | 304 | 0.62 |
| 65 to 69 years | 155 | 189 | 0.82 |
| 70 to 74 years | 117 | 113 | 1.04 |
| 75 to 79 years | 134 | 55 | 2.44 |
| 80 to 84 years | 0 | 93 | |
| 85 years and over | 40 | 24 | 1.67 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.850 i.e. 185 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.622 i.e. 37.8 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.667 i.e. 166.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Southern Shores, NC population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 189. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 304.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 115 more females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Southern Shores, NC population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (189) | Female # 60-64 years (304).
Under the age of 5, there are 74 boys and 40 girls in Southern Shores, NC. Thus there are 34 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 189 males and 304 females in Southern Shores, NC. Thus there are 115 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 40 males and 24 females.
Things to know
What percent of Southern Shores, NC is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Southern Shores, NC population of 3,098, 49.13% percent are females.
What percentage of Southern Shores, NC is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Southern Shores, NC population of 3,098, 50.87% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Southern Shores, NC?
In Southern Shores, NC, the male to female ratio is 103.5:100 i.e. 103.5 men to 100 women (1.035).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates