North Michigan News

Of the 1,494 people living in Elk Rapids in 2019, 54.4 percent (813) were women and 45.6 percent (681) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Michigan News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 366-to-302. In the 65 and over age range, there were 302 females and 272 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	302	20.2
Females 18 and over	366	24.5
Males 65 and over	272	18.2
Females 65 and over	302	20.2

Source: US Census Bureau