South Alabama Times

Of the 21,006 people living in Monroe County in 2020, 51.9 percent (10,912) were women and 48.1 percent (10,094) 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 642. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,385 females and 1,826 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	5,796	27.6
Females 18 and over	6,438	30.6
Males 65 and over	1,826	8.7
Females 65 and over	2,385	11.4

Source: US Census Bureau