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Census Bureau: More women than men in Wise in 2020

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Of the 2,954 people living in Wise in 2020, 52.1 percent (1,538) were women and 47.9 percent (1,416) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Virginia News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 185. In the 65 and over age range, there were 304 females and 335 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.

Wise's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over84228.5
Females 18 and over1,02734.8
Males 65 and over33511.3
Females 65 and over30410.3

Source: US Census Bureau

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