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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Census Bureau: More women than men in Mount Airy in 2020

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Of the 1,545 people living in Mount Airy in 2020, 53.7 percent (829) were women and 46.3 percent (716) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Georgia Mountain News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 63. In the 65 and over age range, there were 56 females and 44 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.

Mount Airy's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over34422.3
Females 18 and over40726.3
Males 65 and over442.8
Females 65 and over563.6

Source: US Census Bureau