East Central Iowa News

Of the 2,757 people living in Tama in 2020, 49.6 percent (1,367) were women and 50.4 percent (1,390) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Iowa News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 28. In the 65 and over age range, there were 254 females and 200 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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	700	25.4
Females 18 and over	728	26.4
Males 65 and over	200	7.3
Females 65 and over	254	9.2

Source: US Census Bureau