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Of the 65,194 people living in Walker County, Alabama in 2021, 50.5% (32,924) were women and 49.5% (32,270) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by NW Alabama News.

Data showed the average age for women in Walker County in 2021 was 44 years, higher than the national average of 40 for women.

According to census data, women aged 18 and over outnumbered men in the same age group by 213. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 5,567 men and 6,941 women.

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. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Walker County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	1,742	1,743	1,874	> -0.1%	-7%
Under 5	Male	2,057	2,155	2,049	-4.5%	5.2%
5 to 9	Female	1,855	1,784	1,758	4%	1.5%
5 to 9	Male	2,369	2,131	2,211	11.2%	-3.6%
10 to 14	Female	2,010	1,941	2,032	3.6%	-4.5%
10 to 14	Male	2,008	1,876	1,803	7%	4%
15 to 17	Female	1,236	1,168	1,149	5.8%	1.7%
15 to 17	Male	1,342	1,347	1,380	-0.4%	-2.4%
18 and 19	Female	692	695	725	-0.4%	-4.1%
18 and 19	Male	685	682	691	0.4%	-1.3%
20	Female	370	372	389	-0.5%	-4.4%
20	Male	630	439	379	43.5%	15.8%
21	Female	172	146	179	17.8%	-18.4%
21	Male	393	457	474	-14%	-3.6%
22 to 24	Female	1,370	1,224	1,163	11.9%	5.2%
22 to 24	Male	901	1,012	1,072	-11%	-5.6%
25 to 29	Female	1,872	1,940	1,945	-3.5%	-0.3%
25 to 29	Male	2,037	2,018	2,029	0.9%	-0.5%
30 to 34	Female	1,954	1,923	1,781	1.6%	8%
30 to 34	Male	1,956	1,762	1,817	11%	-3%
35 to 39	Female	1,925	1,868	1,878	3.1%	-0.5%
35 to 39	Male	1,966	2,111	2,012	-6.9%	4.9%
40 to 44	Female	1,829	1,826	2,002	0.2%	-8.8%
40 to 44	Male	1,588	1,454	1,545	9.2%	-5.9%
45 to 49	Female	1,987	1,951	2,046	1.8%	-4.6%
45 to 49	Male	2,007	2,024	2,081	-0.8%	-2.7%
50 to 54	Female	2,188	2,200	2,174	-0.5%	1.2%
50 to 54	Male	2,292	2,228	2,224	2.9%	0.2%
55 to 59	Female	2,414	2,613	2,513	-7.6%	4%
55 to 59	Male	2,258	2,096	2,148	7.7%	-2.4%
60 and 61	Female	873	806	985	8.3%	-18.2%
60 and 61	Male	972	967	944	0.5%	2.4%
62 to 64	Female	1,494	1,315	1,237	13.6%	6.3%
62 to 64	Male	1,242	1,158	1,230	7.3%	-5.9%
65 and 66	Female	697	606	673	15%	-10%
65 and 66	Male	550	527	574	4.4%	-8.2%
67 to 69	Female	1,372	1,457	1,309	-5.8%	11.3%
67 to 69	Male	1,105	1,078	993	2.5%	8.6%
70 to 74	Female	1,938	1,892	1,917	2.4%	-1.3%
70 to 74	Male	1,845	1,787	1,734	3.2%	3.1%
75 to 79	Female	1,252	1,368	1,276	-8.5%	7.2%
75 to 79	Male	1,139	967	883	17.8%	9.5%
80 to 84	Female	652	653	661	-0.2%	-1.2%
80 to 84	Male	554	668	768	-17.1%	-13%
85 and over	Female	1,030	975	991	5.6%	-1.6%
85 and over	Male	374	392	412	-4.6%	-4.9%

Source: US Census Bureau