East Central Iowa News

Of the 554 people living in Beacon in 2020, 46.9 percent (260) were women and 53.1 percent (294) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Iowa News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 49. In the 65 and over age range, there were 70 females and 53 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	179	32.3
Females 18 and over	130	23.5
Males 65 and over	53	9.6
Females 65 and over	70	12.6

Source: US Census Bureau