South Cumberland News

Of the 3,058 people living in Decherd in 2019, 56.3 percent (1,722) were women and 43.7 percent (1,336) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Cumberland News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 1,030-to-767. In the 65 and over age range, there were 337 females and 145 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	767	25.1
Females 18 and over	1,030	33.7
Males 65 and over	145	4.7
Females 65 and over	337	11

Source: US Census Bureau