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Census Bureau: More women than men in Lakefield in 2020

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Of the 1,683 people living in Lakefield in 2020, 54.3 percent (914) were women and 45.7 percent (769) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Minnesota Today.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 47. In the 65 and over age range, there were 251 females and 167 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.

Lakefield's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over43125.6
Females 18 and over38422.8
Males 65 and over1679.9
Females 65 and over25114.9

Source: US Census Bureau

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