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Census Bureau: More men than women in Humeston in 2019

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Of the 484 people living in Humeston in 2019, 47.5 percent (230) were women and 52.5 percent (254) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Iowa News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 127-to-104. In the 65 and over age range, there were 65 females and 67 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.

Humeston's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over12726.2
Females 18 and over10421.5
Males 65 and over6713.8
Females 65 and over6513.4

Source: US Census Bureau

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