Current Events > No way the average height for males in the US is 5'9" right?

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I'm a legitimate 5'10" without shoes and whenever I go out to public places, I am the tallest person by at least a few inches 99% of the time. In one of the most diverse cities in the US

I know a lot of people my height or even slightly shorter will claim they are 6' and I'm just like bruh

That's just how it works, the majority of people are shorter than the average man. Half of the population is women, of which 95%+ are shorter than 5'10. Then there's the large subset of men shorter than 5'10.

SecretBase posted...

That's just how it works, the majority of people are shorter than the average man. Half of the population is women, of which 95%+ are shorter than 5'10. Then there's the large subset of men shorter than 5'10.

Supposedly, women are not included I. That stat

Really, in a diverse area? I bounce around a lot between NJ and NY, and, while I am usually the tallest guy in the room at 6'3, at least once or twice a week I'll see someone taller than me. Maybe I'm taking your 99% too kinda-literally.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-height-by-state

Average height in my state of Iowa is almost 511 and this checks out because Im a legit doctor measured barefoot 62 and as I walk around Im really not much taller than the average person when I grocery shop. Am I usually taller? Yeah by a little bit, but not much.

Side note Im 49 and tons of people my age claim they have shrunk over the years. I know this is a real thing with spine compression or back issues but Im the same as I was at 18 entering the military. No change since I was a teenager.

I have a hard time believing you are the tallest person by a few inches 99% of the time at 510. You are literally below the average height for men in my state.

Im 63 and am usually the tallest within any group of people. Most of my male friends are right around 60. At work, there are a few people considerably shorter, but there are also 3 people who are about the same height as me. And I work in an office of about 30-40 people.

While Im usually the tallest of any group Im hanging out with, I went to a friends house for a game night like 10 years ago, where I only knew the host. I got there, and the only person we were waiting on shared the same first name as me (rather than give my name, Ill just say we were both names Popo). The host said Popo is here, now were just waiting on Tall Popo. I jokingly asked Im not Tall Popo? and was told that I was not. Then Tall Popo showed up. He was 611. I was definitely not Tall Popo.

archizzy posted...

I have a hard time believing you are the tallest person by a few inches 99% of the time at 510. You are literally below the average height for men in my state.

I do as well.
My daughters are 59 and 510 and no they are not taller than men by inches most of the time.

Maybe the OP lives in area with a lot of Latinos and Asians. They typically have a shorter height than black and white people.

Where I work Ive seen adults that are less than 50 in height. I saw a woman that was the same height as her 10 year old daughter. I think it depends too the people around you. People from Central America tend to be on the shorter side.

all the guys lying about being 6 foot probably skewed it way up

YellowSUV posted...

Maybe the OP lives in area with a lot of Latinos and Asians. They typically have a shorter height than black and white people.

Oh man, when I moved to Koreatown, the very nature of being public changed. Almost everyone did this... very quick nod now. Quick enough that maybe they think I don't see it, but I was seeing itevery time I went out. For a while I worried about it being something on my face, but no, it's just the height.

YellowSUV posted...

Maybe the OP lives in area with a lot of Latinos and Asians. They typically have a shorter height than black and white people.

Yeah, I'm like dead average but, after moving to NYC, I was amazed that I'm looking over most of the guys heads.

YellowSUV posted...

Maybe the OP lives in area with a lot of Latinos and Asians. They typically have a shorter height than black and white people.

Nothing like all the aunties commenting on how handsome you are just because of your height.

Evening_Dragon posted...

Oh man, when I moved to Koreatown, the very nature of being public changed. Almost everyone did this... very quick nod now. Quick enough that maybe they think I don't see it, but I was seeing itevery time I went out. For a while I worried about it being something on my face, but no, it's just the height.

I frequently get comments about my height and its treated as something of a spectacle, despite only being 63. But the average height for men here is just under 55.

I'm 6'4" and almost never see anyone my height nevermind taller.

archizzy posted...

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-height-by-state

Average height in my state of Iowa is almost 511 and this checks out because Im a legit doctor measured barefoot 62 and as I walk around Im really not much taller than the average person when I grocery shop. Am I usually taller? Yeah by a little bit, but not much.

Side note Im 49 and tons of people my age claim they have shrunk over the years. I know this is a real thing with spine compression or back issues but Im the same as I was at 18 entering the military. No change since I was a teenager.

I have a hard time believing you are the tallest person by a few inches 99% of the time at 510. You are literally below the average height for men in my state.

Iowa is cornfed. The average height/weight is 6'4 240
Gonna make Mamma proud

Legend_of_Zelda posted...

I am the tallest person by at least a few inches 99% of the time. In one of the most diverse cities in the US

I do not believe this.

eggcorn posted...

I do not believe this.

It's more believable because he mentioned living in a diverse city.

The average US male height is 5'9, but that's because the average US citizen is white. Hispanic and asian average heights are often significantly lower, and those demographics have large presences in diverse cities.

When you think about all the Chuds out there that seems a bit too tall.

Uh... I'm 5`9 and yea I'm taller than a decent chunk of people. But there are enough dudes taller than me that I don't feel tall.

Im 511, which is the cruelest height.

My height is 183cm, so 6 foot. I feel like I see a lot of other men who are taller than me. I wouldn't say I'm tall, just average height.

SaikyoStyle posted...

Im 511, which is the cruelest height.

The height where you can just pretend to be 6'0 and the only people who could tell the difference are mostly other tall dudes? >_>

Maybe that's why I never cared about height, I'm in NYC and at 5'11 I'm taller than like 80% of the population here.

Always thought the 5'11 meme was so dumb and that every guy add like 2/3 inches to their listed height compared to their actual height

Legend_of_Zelda posted...

I'm a legitimate 5'10" without shoes and whenever I go out to public places, I am the tallest person by at least a few inches 99% of the time. In one of the most diverse cities in the US

I know a lot of people my height or even slightly shorter will claim they are 6' and I'm just like bruh

Maybe your area just skews shorter than average? I'm 5'10 in Los Angeles and frequently see guys that are much taller than me. Like 6'5+ easily

SecretBase posted...

The height where you can just pretend to be 6'0 and the only people who could tell the difference are mostly other tall dudes? >_>

You could. But youd know the truth.

SaikyoStyle posted...

Im 511, which is the cruelest height.

Why? Whats the obsession with being 6 foot?

Glob posted...

Why? Whats the obsession with being 6 foot?

Apparently it's a thing women actually care about on dating apps.

As a 5'10" guy I definitely didn't have that feeling when I lived in America. I felt pretty average, if not a little below.

Just your area i assume. Im 5'11 and am about on par with most guys i see. Some are shorter, some are taller but i definitely feel im closer to the majority.

BlackScythe0 posted...

Apparently it's a thing women actually care about on dating apps.

Look, if that 1 inch in height is a dealbreaker to her, then youve dodged a bullet by not wasting your time on her.

Also, get off the apps. Theyre good for people who for a certain profile and terrible for everybody else.

Glob posted...

Look, if that 1 inch in height is a dealbreaker to her, then youve dodged a bullet by not wasting your time on her.

Also, get off the apps. Theyre good for people who for a certain profile and terrible for everybody else.

Never been on an app and I agree with everything you say. It's just when I first started seeings the memes about it I thought it was a joke, but I've had several friends say it's a real thing.

Typical causes of shortness can include;

• Poor nutrition, which can lead to stunted growth.
• Lack of physical activity, which can lead to a lack of muscle mass.
• Poor posture and sitting habits.
• Stress in early childhood.