Charleston Leader

Of the 48,006 people living in Charleston in 2019, 51.5 percent (24,735) were women and 48.5 percent (23,271) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Charleston Leader.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 15,209-to-14,587. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,306 females and 3,981 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	14,587	30.4
Females 18 and over	15,209	31.7
Males 65 and over	3,981	8.3
Females 65 and over	5,306	11.1

Source: US Census Bureau