West Des Moines, IA population by gender
The table below shows West Des Moines's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 34,404 | 50.05% |
| Female | 34,340 | 49.95% |
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West Des Moines, IA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 49.95% females and 50.05% males in West Des Moines, IA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Des Moines city as compared to the nation.
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West Des Moines, IA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.05% of total population being male.
West Des Moines, IA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Des Moines, IA, there are more men than women. The West Des Moines, IA gender ratio is 100.2:100 i.e. 100.2 men to 100 women (1.002).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Des Moines, IA gender ratio by age
In West Des Moines, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 105.9 boys per 100 girls (105.9:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 52.5 males per 100 females (52.5:100).
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.
West Des Moines, IA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Des Moines, IA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,078 | 1,894 | 1.10 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2,231 | 1,881 | 1.19 |
| 10 to 14 years | 2,003 | 2,023 | 0.99 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,469 | 1,905 | 0.77 |
| 20 to 24 years | 2,315 | 2,813 | 0.82 |
| 25 to 29 years | 3,742 | 3,014 | 1.24 |
| 30 to 34 years | 3,116 | 2,680 | 1.16 |
| 35 to 39 years | 2,769 | 2,602 | 1.06 |
| 40 to 44 years | 2,015 | 1,996 | 1.01 |
| 45 to 49 years | 2,200 | 1,930 | 1.14 |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,836 | 2,333 | 0.79 |
| 55 to 59 years | 2,348 | 2,067 | 1.14 |
| 60 to 64 years | 2,029 | 1,600 | 1.27 |
| 65 to 69 years | 1,435 | 1,717 | 0.84 |
| 70 to 74 years | 1,177 | 1,309 | 0.90 |
| 75 to 79 years | 832 | 1,034 | 0.80 |
| 80 to 84 years | 402 | 671 | 0.60 |
| 85 years and over | 407 | 871 | 0.47 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.097 i.e. 109.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.268 i.e. 26.8 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.467 i.e. 46.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Des Moines, IA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 3,742. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 3,014.
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 728 less females than males, in the age group 25-29 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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West Des Moines, IA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (3,742) | Female # 25-29 years (3,014).
Under the age of 5, there are 2,078 boys and 1,894 girls in West Des Moines, IA. Thus there are 184 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 2,029 males and 1,600 females in West Des Moines, IA. Thus there are 429 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 407 males and 871 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Des Moines, IA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Des Moines, IA population of 68,744, 49.95% percent are females.
What percentage of West Des Moines, IA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Des Moines, IA population of 68,744, 50.05% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Des Moines, IA?
In West Des Moines, IA, the male to female ratio is 100.2:100 i.e. 100.2 men to 100 women (1.002).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates