East Central Iowa News

Of the 37,686 people living in Jasper County, Iowa in 2021, 48.2% (18,158) were women and 51.8% (19,528) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by East Central Iowa News.

Data showed the average age for men in Jasper County in 2021 was 43 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 1,717. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 3,191 men and 3,848 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 Jasper County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	969	970	1,019	-0.1%	-4.8%
Under 5	Male	1,130	1,093	1,146	3.4%	-4.6%
5 to 9	Female	1,061	995	1,018	6.6%	-2.3%
5 to 9	Male	1,355	1,328	1,222	2%	8.7%
10 to 14	Female	1,292	1,316	1,358	-1.8%	-3.1%
10 to 14	Male	1,135	1,089	1,103	4.2%	-1.3%
15 to 17	Female	744	725	691	2.6%	4.9%
15 to 17	Male	756	722	718	4.7%	0.6%
18 and 19	Female	337	317	308	6.3%	2.9%
18 and 19	Male	423	407	407	3.9%	0%
20	Female	193	187	138	3.2%	35.5%
20	Male	207	204	167	1.5%	22.2%
21	Female	148	181	163	-18.2%	11%
21	Male	192	231	189	-16.9%	22.2%
22 to 24	Female	495	475	549	4.2%	-13.5%
22 to 24	Male	710	636	748	11.6%	-15%
25 to 29	Female	1,014	977	984	3.8%	-0.7%
25 to 29	Male	1,222	1,222	1,190	0%	2.7%
30 to 34	Female	1,030	963	997	7%	-3.4%
30 to 34	Male	1,319	1,284	1,326	2.7%	-3.2%
35 to 39	Female	1,358	1,161	1,046	17%	11%
35 to 39	Male	1,322	1,230	1,186	7.5%	3.7%
40 to 44	Female	815	930	967	-12.4%	-3.8%
40 to 44	Male	1,231	1,245	1,204	-1.1%	3.4%
45 to 49	Female	1,097	1,124	1,113	-2.4%	1%
45 to 49	Male	1,256	1,221	1,235	2.9%	-1.1%
50 to 54	Female	1,144	1,183	1,233	-3.3%	-4.1%
50 to 54	Male	1,346	1,311	1,309	2.7%	0.2%
55 to 59	Female	1,118	1,272	1,184	-12.1%	7.4%
55 to 59	Male	1,405	1,427	1,376	-1.5%	3.7%
60 and 61	Female	587	519	574	13.1%	-9.6%
60 and 61	Male	465	448	540	3.8%	-17%
62 to 64	Female	908	818	828	11%	-1.2%
62 to 64	Male	863	790	746	9.2%	5.9%
65 and 66	Female	386	350	319	10.3%	9.7%
65 and 66	Male	443	331	458	33.8%	-27.7%
67 to 69	Female	762	750	752	1.6%	-0.3%
67 to 69	Male	483	459	401	5.2%	14.5%
70 to 74	Female	866	879	917	-1.5%	-4.1%
70 to 74	Male	956	1,027	903	-6.9%	13.7%
75 to 79	Female	775	839	774	-7.6%	8.4%
75 to 79	Male	470	541	619	-13.1%	-12.6%
80 to 84	Female	596	577	659	3.3%	-12.4%
80 to 84	Male	407	363	342	12.1%	6.1%
85 and over	Female	463	516	501	-10.3%	3%
85 and over	Male	432	399	344	8.3%	16%

Source: US Census Bureau