Charleston Leader

Of the 47,273 people living in Charleston in 2020, 52.5 percent (24,819) were women and 47.5 percent (22,454) 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 901. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,309 females and 3,868 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	14,245	30.1
Females 18 and over	15,146	32
Males 65 and over	3,868	8.2
Females 65 and over	5,309	11.2

Source: US Census Bureau