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Census Bureau: More women than men in Salem city in 2020

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Of the 1,532 people living in Salem city in 2020, 56.1 percent (860) were women and 43.9 percent (672) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NC Arkansas News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 109. In the 65 and over age range, there were 212 females and 143 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.

Salem city's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over37324.3
Females 18 and over48231.5
Males 65 and over1439.3
Females 65 and over21213.8

Source: US Census Bureau