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Census Bureau: More men than women in Lawrence in 2020

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Of the 80,022 people living in Lawrence in 2020, 50 percent (39,991) were women and 50 percent (40,031) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Boston News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 749. In the 65 and over age range, there were 4,720 females and 3,456 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.

Lawrence's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over25,57032
Females 18 and over24,82131
Males 65 and over3,4564.3
Females 65 and over4,7205.9

Source: US Census Bureau