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

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Of the 58,288 people living in Newton County in 2020, 50.3 percent (29,344) were women and 49.7 percent (28,944) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Missouri News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 129. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,809 females and 4,820 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.

Newton County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over16,92929
Females 18 and over16,80028.8
Males 65 and over4,8208.3
Females 65 and over5,80910

Source: US Census Bureau

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