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

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Of the 25,026 people living in Barbour County in 2020, 47.4 percent (11,870) were women and 52.6 percent (13,156) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Mobile Courant.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,961. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,704 females and 2,073 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.

Barbour County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over8,49433.9
Females 18 and over6,53326.1
Males 65 and over2,0738.3
Females 65 and over2,70410.8

Source: US Census Bureau