Wiregrass Times

Of the 25,026 people living in Barbour County in 2020, 47.4 percent (11,870) were women and 52.6 percent (13,156) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Wiregrass Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,961. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,704 females and 2,073 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	8,494	33.9
Females 18 and over	6,533	26.1
Males 65 and over	2,073	8.3
Females 65 and over	2,704	10.8

Source: US Census Bureau