West Hamlin, WV population by gender
The table below shows West Hamlin's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 305 | 55.15% |
| Male | 248 | 44.85% |
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West Hamlin, WV population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 55.15% females and 44.85% males in West Hamlin, WV.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Hamlin town as compared to the nation.
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West Hamlin, WV population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 55.15% of total population being female.
West Hamlin, WV gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Hamlin, WV, there are less men than women. The West Hamlin, WV gender ratio is 81.3:100 i.e. 81.3 men to 100 women (0.813).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Hamlin, WV gender ratio by age
In West Hamlin, WV, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 58.3 boys per 100 girls (58.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 165 males per 100 females (165:100).
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 Hamlin, WV gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Hamlin, WV.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0 | 6 | |
| 5 to 9 years | 14 | 10 | 1.40 |
| 10 to 14 years | 0 | 6 | |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 | 2 | |
| 20 to 24 years | 15 | 0 | |
| 25 to 29 years | 0 | 16 | |
| 30 to 34 years | 21 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 35 to 39 years | 2 | 46 | 0.04 |
| 40 to 44 years | 5 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 45 to 49 years | 41 | 26 | 1.58 |
| 50 to 54 years | 26 | 0 | |
| 55 to 59 years | 15 | 28 | 0.54 |
| 60 to 64 years | 9 | 48 | 0.19 |
| 65 to 69 years | 23 | 35 | 0.66 |
| 70 to 74 years | 34 | 24 | 1.42 |
| 75 to 79 years | 10 | 22 | 0.45 |
| 80 to 84 years | 19 | 8 | 2.38 |
| 85 years and over | 14 | 12 | 1.17 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is abnormal as there is no new born boy population under the age of 5.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.188 i.e. 81.2 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.167 i.e. 116.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Hamlin, WV population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 41. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 48.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Hamlin, WV population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (41) | Female # 60-64 years (48).
Under the age of 5, there are 0 boys and 6 girls in West Hamlin, WV. There are no boys under the age of 5 and the entire baby population is girls.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 9 males and 48 females in West Hamlin, WV. Thus there are 39 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 14 males and 12 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Hamlin, WV is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Hamlin, WV population of 553, 55.15% percent are females.
What percentage of West Hamlin, WV is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Hamlin, WV population of 553, 44.85% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Hamlin, WV?
In West Hamlin, WV, the male to female ratio is 81.3:100 i.e. 81.3 men to 100 women (0.813).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates