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Census Bureau: More men than women in La Plata County in 2020

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Of the 56,138 people living in La Plata County in 2020, 49.7 percent (27,886) were women and 50.3 percent (28,252) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Colorado News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 91. In the 65 and over age range, there were 4,928 females and 4,840 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.

La Plata County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over17,98132
Females 18 and over17,89031.9
Males 65 and over4,8408.6
Females 65 and over4,9288.8

Source: US Census Bureau

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