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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Census Bureau: More women than men in Belle in 2020

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Of the 1,370 people living in Belle in 2020, 50.2 percent (688) were women and 49.8 percent (682) 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 39. In the 65 and over age range, there were 174 females and 135 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.

Belle's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over34225
Females 18 and over38127.8
Males 65 and over1359.9
Females 65 and over17412.7

Source: US Census Bureau