West Plains, MO population by gender
The table below shows West Plains's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 6,562 | 53.57% |
| Male | 5,688 | 46.43% |
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West Plains, MO population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 53.57% females and 46.43% males in West Plains, MO.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Plains city as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
West Plains, MO population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 53.57% of total population being female.
West Plains, MO gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Plains, MO, there are less men than women. The West Plains, MO gender ratio is 86.7:100 i.e. 86.7 men to 100 women (0.867).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Plains, MO gender ratio by age
In West Plains, MO, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 82.7 boys per 100 girls (82.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 49.4 males per 100 females (49.4:100).
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 Plains, MO gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Plains, MO.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 342 | 563 | 0.61 |
| 5 to 9 years | 582 | 464 | 1.25 |
| 10 to 14 years | 362 | 449 | 0.81 |
| 15 to 19 years | 199 | 391 | 0.51 |
| 20 to 24 years | 407 | 360 | 1.13 |
| 25 to 29 years | 646 | 620 | 1.04 |
| 30 to 34 years | 395 | 369 | 1.07 |
| 35 to 39 years | 422 | 511 | 0.83 |
| 40 to 44 years | 271 | 241 | 1.12 |
| 45 to 49 years | 394 | 290 | 1.36 |
| 50 to 54 years | 381 | 298 | 1.28 |
| 55 to 59 years | 202 | 334 | 0.60 |
| 60 to 64 years | 256 | 383 | 0.67 |
| 65 to 69 years | 257 | 322 | 0.80 |
| 70 to 74 years | 195 | 238 | 0.82 |
| 75 to 79 years | 119 | 207 | 0.57 |
| 80 to 84 years | 101 | 229 | 0.44 |
| 85 years and over | 157 | 293 | 0.54 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.607 i.e. 60.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.668 i.e. 33.2 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.536 i.e. 53.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Plains, MO population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 646. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 620.
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 26 less females than males, in the age group 25-29 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
FIGURE 2
West Plains, MO population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (646) | Female # 25-29 years (620).
Under the age of 5, there are 342 boys and 563 girls in West Plains, MO. Thus there are 221 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 256 males and 383 females in West Plains, MO. Thus there are 127 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 157 males and 293 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Plains, MO is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Plains, MO population of 12,250, 53.57% percent are females.
What percentage of West Plains, MO is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Plains, MO population of 12,250, 46.43% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Plains, MO?
In West Plains, MO, the male to female ratio is 86.7:100 i.e. 86.7 men to 100 women (0.867).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates