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Census Bureau: More women than men in Murphy in 2020

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Of the 1,855 people living in Murphy in 2020, 53.7 percent (996) were women and 46.3 percent (859) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Nantahala News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 57. In the 65 and over age range, there were 261 females and 154 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.

Murphy's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over61633.2
Females 18 and over55930.1
Males 65 and over1548.3
Females 65 and over26114.1

Source: US Census Bureau

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