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

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Of the 18,391 people living in Poweshiek County in 2020, 51.5 percent (9,478) were women and 48.5 percent (8,913) 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 158. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,078 females and 1,671 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.

Poweshiek County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over5,44829.6
Females 18 and over5,60630.5
Males 65 and over1,6719.1
Females 65 and over2,07811.3

Source: US Census Bureau

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