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Census Bureau: More women than men in DeKalb County in 2020

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Of the 71,430 people living in DeKalb County in 2020, 50.6 percent (36,123) were women and 49.4 percent (35,307) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NE Alabama News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 82. In the 65 and over age range, there were 6,711 females and 5,413 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

DeKalb County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over21,01129.4
Females 18 and over20,92929.3
Males 65 and over5,4137.6
Females 65 and over6,7119.4

Source: US Census Bureau

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