Van Wert, OH population by gender
The table below shows Van Wert's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,920 | 45.44% |
| Female | 5,908 | 54.56% |
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Van Wert, OH population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.56% females and 45.44% males in Van Wert, OH.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Van Wert city as compared to the nation.
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Van Wert, OH population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.56% of total population being female.
Van Wert, OH gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Van Wert, OH, there are less men than women. The Van Wert, OH gender ratio is 83.3:100 i.e. 83.3 men to 100 women (0.833).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Van Wert, OH gender ratio by age
In Van Wert, OH, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 91 boys per 100 girls (91:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 42.3 males per 100 females (42.3:100).
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 Wert, OH gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Van Wert, OH.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 355 | 402 | 0.88 |
| 5 to 9 years | 341 | 256 | 1.33 |
| 10 to 14 years | 287 | 428 | 0.67 |
| 15 to 19 years | 326 | 370 | 0.88 |
| 20 to 24 years | 271 | 446 | 0.61 |
| 25 to 29 years | 307 | 345 | 0.89 |
| 30 to 34 years | 333 | 233 | 1.43 |
| 35 to 39 years | 271 | 333 | 0.81 |
| 40 to 44 years | 351 | 448 | 0.78 |
| 45 to 49 years | 388 | 322 | 1.20 |
| 50 to 54 years | 332 | 286 | 1.16 |
| 55 to 59 years | 330 | 410 | 0.80 |
| 60 to 64 years | 240 | 339 | 0.71 |
| 65 to 69 years | 203 | 324 | 0.63 |
| 70 to 74 years | 273 | 337 | 0.81 |
| 75 to 79 years | 137 | 215 | 0.64 |
| 80 to 84 years | 115 | 173 | 0.66 |
| 85 years and over | 60 | 241 | 0.25 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.883 i.e. 88.3 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.708 i.e. 29.2 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.249 i.e. 24.9 senior men per 100 senior women.
Van Wert, OH population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 388. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 448.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Van Wert, OH population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (388) | Female # 40-44 years (448).
Under the age of 5, there are 355 boys and 402 girls in Van Wert, OH. Thus there are 47 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 240 males and 339 females in Van Wert, OH. Thus there are 99 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 60 males and 241 females.
Things to know
What percent of Van Wert, OH is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Van Wert, OH population of 10,828, 54.56% percent are females.
What percentage of Van Wert, OH is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Van Wert, OH population of 10,828, 45.44% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Van Wert, OH?
In Van Wert, OH, the male to female ratio is 83.3:100 i.e. 83.3 men to 100 women (0.833).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates