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Census Bureau: More women than men in Essex in 2020

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Of the 1,697 people living in Essex in 2020, 52.1 percent (884) were women and 47.9 percent (813) 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 15. In the 65 and over age range, there were 132 females and 101 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.

Essex's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over49128.9
Females 18 and over47628
Males 65 and over1016
Females 65 and over1327.8

Source: US Census Bureau