Decatur Times

Of the 23,650 people living in Winston County, Alabama in 2021, 50% (11,825) were women and 50% (11,825) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Decatur Times.

Both genders in Winston County had an equal share of the population in 2021, contrasting the national trend.

According to census data, although both genders make up a similar share of the population, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 170. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 2,337 men and 2,737 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 Winston County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	540	601	603	-10.1%	-0.3%
Under 5	Male	654	638	712	2.5%	-10.4%
5 to 9	Female	539	515	492	4.7%	4.7%
5 to 9	Male	811	746	606	8.7%	23.1%
10 to 14	Female	761	817	845	-6.9%	-3.3%
10 to 14	Male	634	650	767	-2.5%	-15.3%
15 to 17	Female	453	443	463	2.3%	-4.3%
15 to 17	Male	424	428	438	-0.9%	-2.3%
18 and 19	Female	210	228	241	-7.9%	-5.4%
18 and 19	Male	247	229	230	7.9%	-0.4%
20	Female	81	69	204	17.4%	-66.2%
20	Male	167	171	215	-2.3%	-20.5%
21	Female	215	213	135	0.9%	57.8%
21	Male	151	100	167	51%	-40.1%
22 to 24	Female	348	330	272	5.5%	21.3%
22 to 24	Male	399	345	238	15.7%	45%
25 to 29	Female	653	643	669	1.6%	-3.9%
25 to 29	Male	623	620	634	0.5%	-2.2%
30 to 34	Female	610	602	600	1.3%	0.3%
30 to 34	Male	617	628	673	-1.8%	-6.7%
35 to 39	Female	849	864	807	-1.7%	7.1%
35 to 39	Male	521	606	602	-14%	0.7%
40 to 44	Female	455	443	510	2.7%	-13.1%
40 to 44	Male	729	661	719	10.3%	-8.1%
45 to 49	Female	730	752	747	-2.9%	0.7%
45 to 49	Male	792	795	815	-0.4%	-2.5%
50 to 54	Female	833	811	850	2.7%	-4.6%
50 to 54	Male	856	852	874	0.5%	-2.5%
55 to 59	Female	1,094	1,114	977	-1.8%	14%
55 to 59	Male	1,088	1,090	991	-0.2%	10%
60 and 61	Female	396	384	316	3.1%	21.5%
60 and 61	Male	369	380	403	-2.9%	-5.7%
62 to 64	Female	321	410	503	-21.7%	-18.5%
62 to 64	Male	406	355	391	14.4%	-9.2%
65 and 66	Female	257	246	273	4.5%	-9.9%
65 and 66	Male	343	311	276	10.3%	12.7%
67 to 69	Female	523	595	475	-12.1%	25.3%
67 to 69	Male	437	543	480	-19.5%	13.1%
70 to 74	Female	721	710	789	1.5%	-10%
70 to 74	Male	690	608	691	13.5%	-12%
75 to 79	Female	617	612	571	0.8%	7.2%
75 to 79	Male	482	439	434	9.8%	1.2%
80 to 84	Female	349	392	346	-11%	13.3%
80 to 84	Male	292	313	264	-6.7%	18.6%
85 and over	Female	270	271	315	-0.4%	-14%
85 and over	Male	93	139	161	-33.1%	-13.7%

Source: US Census Bureau