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Census Bureau: More women than men in Alpena in 2020

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Of the 9,987 people living in Alpena in 2020, 52 percent (5,190) were women and 48 percent (4,797) 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 213. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,184 females and 823 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.

Alpena's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over2,90229.1
Females 18 and over3,11531.2
Males 65 and over8238.2
Females 65 and over1,18411.9

Source: US Census Bureau

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