South Iowa News

Of the 7,048 people living in Adair County in 2020, 50.2 percent (3,538) were women and 49.8 percent (3,510) 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 88. In the 65 and over age range, there were 859 females and 718 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	2,026	28.7
Females 18 and over	1,938	27.5
Males 65 and over	718	10.2
Females 65 and over	859	12.2

Source: US Census Bureau