East Central Iowa News

Of the 10,050 people living in Keokuk County, Iowa in 2021, 49% (4,923) were women and 51% (5,127) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by East Central Iowa News.

Data showed the average age for men in Keokuk County in 2021 was 44 years, higher than the national average of 40 for men.

According to census data, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 173. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 1,037 men and 1,138 women.

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. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Keokuk County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	298	294	303	1.4%	-3%
Under 5	Male	289	295	315	-2%	-6.3%
5 to 9	Female	320	302	310	6%	-2.6%
5 to 9	Male	381	367	379	3.8%	-3.2%
10 to 14	Female	285	289	281	-1.4%	2.8%
10 to 14	Male	306	311	311	-1.6%	0%
15 to 17	Female	192	193	194	-0.5%	-0.5%
15 to 17	Male	251	268	229	-6.3%	17%
18 and 19	Female	94	90	94	4.4%	-4.3%
18 and 19	Male	110	108	104	1.9%	3.8%
20	Female	34	34	30	0%	13.3%
20	Male	107	115	101	-7%	13.9%
21	Female	47	55	57	-14.5%	-3.5%
21	Male	38	51	24	-25.5%	112.5%
22 to 24	Female	142	148	159	-4.1%	-6.9%
22 to 24	Male	124	111	140	11.7%	-20.7%
25 to 29	Female	268	257	239	4.3%	7.5%
25 to 29	Male	285	327	307	-12.8%	6.5%
30 to 34	Female	261	256	271	2%	-5.5%
30 to 34	Male	250	242	253	3.3%	-4.3%
35 to 39	Female	263	235	249	11.9%	-5.6%
35 to 39	Male	292	328	313	-11%	4.8%
40 to 44	Female	297	318	289	-6.6%	10%
40 to 44	Male	279	232	253	20.3%	-8.3%
45 to 49	Female	264	270	270	-2.2%	0%
45 to 49	Male	282	291	296	-3.1%	-1.7%
50 to 54	Female	282	296	322	-4.7%	-8.1%
50 to 54	Male	296	301	322	-1.7%	-6.5%
55 to 59	Female	382	363	365	5.2%	-0.5%
55 to 59	Male	343	383	440	-10.4%	-13%
60 and 61	Female	168	182	143	-7.7%	27.3%
60 and 61	Male	217	218	169	-0.5%	29%
62 to 64	Female	188	208	245	-9.6%	-15.1%
62 to 64	Male	240	211	217	13.7%	-2.8%
65 and 66	Female	143	124	99	15.3%	25.3%
65 and 66	Male	109	97	84	12.4%	15.5%
67 to 69	Female	213	231	243	-7.8%	-4.9%
67 to 69	Male	248	236	214	5.1%	10.3%
70 to 74	Female	206	206	213	0%	-3.3%
70 to 74	Male	267	262	270	1.9%	-3%
75 to 79	Female	267	274	260	-2.6%	5.4%
75 to 79	Male	170	192	183	-11.5%	4.9%
80 to 84	Female	172	166	185	3.6%	-10.3%
80 to 84	Male	127	112	115	13.4%	-2.6%
85 and over	Female	137	182	187	-24.7%	-2.7%
85 and over	Male	116	132	141	-12.1%	-6.4%

Source: US Census Bureau