Ackley, IA Population by Gender

The total population of Ackley is estimated to be 1,699 with 771 males (45.38%) and 928 females (54.62%). There are 157 more females than males in Ackley.
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Updated Feb 20, 2024

Ackley, IA population by gender

The table below shows Ackley's population by gender

Gender Population % of Total Population
Male 771 45.38%
Female 928 54.62%
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Ackley, IA population by gender, in percentage

The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.62% females and 45.38% males in Ackley, IA.

The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Ackley city as compared to the nation.

The pie chart shows Ackley, IA population by gender with male and female population as a percentage of total population. The female population is shown in pink color and male population is shown in blue color.
Ackley, IA population by gender. There is a majority of female population, with 54.62% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Ackley, IA gender ratio

Gender Ratio:
83.1
Men
100
Women

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

In Ackley, IA, there are less men than women. The Ackley, IA gender ratio is 83.1:100 i.e. 83.1 men to 100 women (0.831).

This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).

Ackley, IA gender ratio by age

In Ackley, IA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 88 boys per 100 girls (88:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 39.8 males per 100 females (39.8:100).

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.

Ackley population breakdown by gender and age

The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ackley, IA.

Age Group Population (Male) Population (Female) Gender Ratio
Under 5 years 36 41 0.88
5 to 9 years 37 40 0.93
10 to 14 years 52 73 0.71
15 to 19 years 57 70 0.81
20 to 24 years 57 31 1.84
25 to 29 years 40 49 0.82
30 to 34 years 39 26 1.50
35 to 39 years 51 67 0.76
40 to 44 years 55 54 1.02
45 to 49 years 49 92 0.53
50 to 54 years 42 51 0.82
55 to 59 years 77 51 1.51
60 to 64 years 50 53 0.94
65 to 69 years 36 40 0.90
70 to 74 years 16 35 0.46
75 to 79 years 34 47 0.72
80 to 84 years 13 57 0.23
85 years and over 30 51 0.59
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Interesting observation from the above table:

  • The sex ratio at birth is 0.878 i.e. 87.8 boys per 100 girls.
  • For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.943 i.e. 5.7 less men per 100 women.
  • While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.588 i.e. 58.8 senior men per 100 senior women.

Ackley, IA population by gender & age

For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 77. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 92.

As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.

The grouped bar chart shows Ackley, IA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
Ackley, IA population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (77) | Female # 45-49 years (92). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Under the age of 5, there are 36 boys and 41 girls in Ackley, IA. Thus there are 5 less boys than girls under the age of 5.

Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 50 males and 53 females in Ackley, IA. Thus there are 3 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.

For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 30 males and 51 females.

Things to know

What percent of Ackley, IA is female?

According to the ACS survey, of the total Ackley, IA population of 1,699, 54.62% percent are females.

What percentage of Ackley, IA is male?

According to the ACS survey, of the total Ackley, IA population of 1,699, 45.38% percent are males.

What is the male to female ratio in Ackley, IA?

In Ackley, IA, the male to female ratio is 83.1:100 i.e. 83.1 men to 100 women (0.831).

References

Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
Ackley, IA Population Breakdown by Gender Dataset: Male and Female Population Distribution // 2024 Edition
Last updated February 19, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0

The total population of Ackley is estimated to be 1,699, comprising 771 males (45.38%) and 928 females (54.62%). Notably, there are 157 more females than males in Ackley. Additionally, the dataset analysis reveals a gender ratio of 83.1:100 i.e. 83.1 men to 100 women (0.831). For further insights, data visualization, and analysis, explore this dataset.

Ackley, IA Population Breakdown by Gender and Age Dataset: Male and Female Population Distribution Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated February 19, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0

For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 77. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 92. Under the age of 5, there are 36 boys and 41 girls in Ackley, IA. Thus there are 5 less boys than girls under the age of 5.. For further insights, data visualization, and analysis, explore this dataset.

2023
Ackley, IA Population Breakdown by Gender
Last updated September 14, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Ackley by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Ackley across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of female population, with 54.63% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

  • Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
  • Population: The population of the gender in the Ackley is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Ackley total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ackley Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Ackley, IA Population Breakdown by Gender and Age
Last updated September 14, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Ackley by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Ackley. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Ackley by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Ackley. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Ackley.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (89) | Female # 45-49 years (92). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Ackley population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Ackley is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Ackley is shown in the following column.
  • Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Ackley for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ackley Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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