Wiggins, MS population by gender
The table below shows Wiggins's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,392 | 56.07% |
| Female | 1,874 | 43.93% |
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Wiggins, MS population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 43.93% females and 56.07% males in Wiggins, MS.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Wiggins city as compared to the nation.
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Wiggins, MS population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 56.07% of total population being male.
Wiggins, MS gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Wiggins, MS, there are more men than women. The Wiggins, MS gender ratio is 127.6:100 i.e. 127.6 men to 100 women (1.276).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Wiggins, MS gender ratio by age
In Wiggins, MS, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 187.4 boys per 100 girls (187.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 36.1 males per 100 females (36.1:100).
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.
Wiggins, MS gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Wiggins, MS.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 90 | 17 | 5.29 |
| 5 to 9 years | 84 | 14 | 6.00 |
| 10 to 14 years | 172 | 73 | 2.36 |
| 15 to 19 years | 324 | 322 | 1.01 |
| 20 to 24 years | 260 | 132 | 1.97 |
| 25 to 29 years | 147 | 58 | 2.53 |
| 30 to 34 years | 222 | 56 | 3.96 |
| 35 to 39 years | 130 | 70 | 1.86 |
| 40 to 44 years | 157 | 182 | 0.86 |
| 45 to 49 years | 277 | 268 | 1.03 |
| 50 to 54 years | 117 | 80 | 1.46 |
| 55 to 59 years | 100 | 38 | 2.63 |
| 60 to 64 years | 117 | 177 | 0.66 |
| 65 to 69 years | 86 | 112 | 0.77 |
| 70 to 74 years | 27 | 139 | 0.19 |
| 75 to 79 years | 52 | 53 | 0.98 |
| 80 to 84 years | 30 | 46 | 0.65 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 37 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 5.294 i.e. 529.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.661 i.e. 33.9 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
Wiggins, MS population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 324. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 322.
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 2 less females than males, in the age group 15-19 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
FIGURE 2
Wiggins, MS population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (324) | Female # 15-19 years (322).
Under the age of 5, there are 90 boys and 17 girls in Wiggins, MS. Thus there are 73 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 117 males and 177 females in Wiggins, MS. Thus there are 60 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 37 females.
Things to know
What percent of Wiggins, MS is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Wiggins, MS population of 4,266, 43.93% percent are females.
What percentage of Wiggins, MS is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Wiggins, MS population of 4,266, 56.07% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Wiggins, MS?
In Wiggins, MS, the male to female ratio is 127.6:100 i.e. 127.6 men to 100 women (1.276).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates