South Iowa News

Of the 7,085 people living in Adair County in 2019, 50.5 percent (3,580) were women and 49.5 percent (3,505) 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 2,040-to-1,960. In the 65 and over age range, there were 876 females and 690 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	2,040	28.8
Females 18 and over	1,960	27.7
Males 65 and over	690	9.7
Females 65 and over	876	12.4

Source: US Census Bureau