South Cumberland News

Of the 7,046 people living in Fayetteville in 2020, 53.1 percent (3,741) were women and 46.9 percent (3,305) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Cumberland News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 4. In the 65 and over age range, there were 918 females and 481 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	2,091	29.7
Females 18 and over	2,087	29.6
Males 65 and over	481	6.8
Females 65 and over	918	13

Source: US Census Bureau