South Alabama Times

Of the 21,270 people living in Monroe County in 2019, 52.2 percent (11,110) were women and 47.8 percent (10,160) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Alabama Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 6,604-to-5,818. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,316 females and 1,784 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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	5,818	27.4
Females 18 and over	6,604	31
Males 65 and over	1,784	8.4
Females 65 and over	2,316	10.9

Source: US Census Bureau