SW Minnesota Today

Of the 638 people living in Lake Benton in 2020, 54.7 percent (349) were women and 45.3 percent (289) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Minnesota Today.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 4. In the 65 and over age range, there were 103 females and 79 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	159	24.9
Females 18 and over	163	25.5
Males 65 and over	79	12.4
Females 65 and over	103	16.1

Source: US Census Bureau