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Census Bureau: More women than men in Swampscott in 2020

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Of the 15,184 people living in Swampscott in 2020, 54.3 percent (8,248) were women and 45.7 percent (6,936) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Boston News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 616. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,686 females and 1,236 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.

Swampscott's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over4,25428
Females 18 and over4,87032.1
Males 65 and over1,2368.1
Females 65 and over1,68611.1

Source: US Census Bureau