South Louisiana News

Of the 50,020 people living in St. Mary Parish in 2020, 50.7 percent (25,337) were women and 49.3 percent (24,683) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Louisiana News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 230. In the 65 and over age range, there were 4,615 females and 3,772 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	14,694	29.4
Females 18 and over	14,924	29.8
Males 65 and over	3,772	7.5
Females 65 and over	4,615	9.2

Source: US Census Bureau