South Oregon News

Of the 21,138 people living in Ashland in 2020, 52.2 percent (11,038) were women and 47.8 percent (10,100) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Oregon News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 588. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,738 females and 2,430 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	6,268	29.7
Females 18 and over	6,856	32.4
Males 65 and over	2,430	11.5
Females 65 and over	2,738	13

Source: US Census Bureau