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Census Bureau: More women than men in Fort Oglethorpe in 2019

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Of the 9,954 people living in Fort Oglethorpe in 2019, 55.8 percent (5,551) were women and 44.2 percent (4,403) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Georgia News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 2,956-to-2,562. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,477 females and 862 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.

Fort Oglethorpe's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over2,56225.7
Females 18 and over2,95629.7
Males 65 and over8628.7
Females 65 and over1,47714.8

Source: US Census Bureau

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