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

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Of the 268,105 people living in Alachua County in 2020, 51.7 percent (138,719) were women and 48.3 percent (129,386) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NC Florida News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 5,687. In the 65 and over age range, there were 21,146 females and 16,822 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.

Alachua County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over88,13332.9
Females 18 and over93,82035
Males 65 and over16,8226.3
Females 65 and over21,1467.9

Source: US Census Bureau

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