Van Meter, IA population by gender
The table below shows Van Meter's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 714 | 48.64% |
| Female | 754 | 51.36% |
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Van Meter, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 51.36% females and 48.64% males in Van Meter, IA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Van Meter city as compared to the nation.
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Van Meter, IA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.36% of total population being female.
Van Meter, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Van Meter, IA, there are less men than women. The Van Meter, IA gender ratio is 94.7:100 i.e. 94.7 men to 100 women (0.947).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Van Meter, IA gender ratio by age
In Van Meter, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 92.4 boys per 100 girls (92.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 52 males per 100 females (52:100).
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.
Van Meter, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Van Meter, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 62 | 32 | 1.94 |
| 5 to 9 years | 111 | 50 | 2.22 |
| 10 to 14 years | 40 | 89 | 0.45 |
| 15 to 19 years | 63 | 91 | 0.69 |
| 20 to 24 years | 20 | 21 | 0.95 |
| 25 to 29 years | 16 | 34 | 0.47 |
| 30 to 34 years | 30 | 37 | 0.81 |
| 35 to 39 years | 44 | 63 | 0.70 |
| 40 to 44 years | 120 | 80 | 1.50 |
| 45 to 49 years | 36 | 23 | 1.57 |
| 50 to 54 years | 24 | 68 | 0.35 |
| 55 to 59 years | 39 | 54 | 0.72 |
| 60 to 64 years | 32 | 33 | 0.97 |
| 65 to 69 years | 43 | 35 | 1.23 |
| 70 to 74 years | 10 | 13 | 0.77 |
| 75 to 79 years | 11 | 6 | 1.83 |
| 80 to 84 years | 5 | 14 | 0.36 |
| 85 years and over | 8 | 11 | 0.73 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.938 i.e. 193.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.970 i.e. 3.0 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.727 i.e. 72.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Van Meter, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 120. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 91.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Van Meter, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (120) | Female # 15-19 years (91).
Under the age of 5, there are 62 boys and 32 girls in Van Meter, IA. Thus there are 30 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 32 males and 33 females in Van Meter, IA. Thus there are 1 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 8 males and 11 females.
Things to know
What percent of Van Meter, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Van Meter, IA population of 1,468, 51.36% percent are females.
What percentage of Van Meter, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Van Meter, IA population of 1,468, 48.64% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Van Meter, IA?
In Van Meter, IA, the male to female ratio is 94.7:100 i.e. 94.7 men to 100 women (0.947).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates