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Of the 25,897 people living in Elbert County, Colorado in 2021, 49.3% (12,758) were women and 50.7% (13,139) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by SE Denver News.

Data showed the average age for men in Elbert County in 2021 was 47 years, higher than the national average of 40 for men.

According to census data, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 229. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 2,176 men and 2,144 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 Elbert County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	562	545	541	3.1%	0.7%
Under 5	Male	553	595	600	-7.1%	-0.8%
5 to 9	Female	575	659	777	-12.7%	-15.2%
5 to 9	Male	894	882	733	1.4%	20.3%
10 to 14	Female	944	876	774	7.8%	13.2%
10 to 14	Male	796	814	941	-2.2%	-13.5%
15 to 17	Female	631	621	600	1.6%	3.5%
15 to 17	Male	589	588	606	0.2%	-3%
18 and 19	Female	292	296	290	-1.4%	2.1%
18 and 19	Male	288	286	290	0.7%	-1.4%
20	Female	104	134	109	-22.4%	22.9%
20	Male	154	153	135	0.7%	13.3%
21	Female	145	143	151	1.4%	-5.3%
21	Male	110	132	171	-16.7%	-22.8%
22 to 24	Female	259	254	264	2%	-3.8%
22 to 24	Male	455	486	409	-6.4%	18.8%
25 to 29	Female	541	563	535	-3.9%	5.2%
25 to 29	Male	563	584	543	-3.6%	7.6%
30 to 34	Female	658	624	655	5.4%	-4.7%
30 to 34	Male	530	535	517	-0.9%	3.5%
35 to 39	Female	541	638	665	-15.2%	-4.1%
35 to 39	Male	744	872	703	-14.7%	24%
40 to 44	Female	858	850	768	0.9%	10.7%
40 to 44	Male	804	675	737	19.1%	-8.4%
45 to 49	Female	983	964	974	2%	-1%
45 to 49	Male	913	928	1,011	-1.6%	-8.2%
50 to 54	Female	1,211	1,297	1,226	-6.6%	5.8%
50 to 54	Male	1,132	1,140	1,194	-0.7%	-4.5%
55 to 59	Female	1,142	1,224	1,325	-6.7%	-7.6%
55 to 59	Male	1,212	1,197	1,188	1.3%	0.8%
60 and 61	Female	526	494	480	6.5%	2.9%
60 and 61	Male	387	457	501	-15.3%	-8.8%
62 to 64	Female	642	664	601	-3.3%	10.5%
62 to 64	Male	839	826	719	1.6%	14.9%
65 and 66	Female	368	356	338	3.4%	5.3%
65 and 66	Male	319	320	426	-0.3%	-24.9%
67 to 69	Female	542	561	464	-3.4%	20.9%
67 to 69	Male	450	430	422	4.7%	1.9%
70 to 74	Female	574	551	548	4.2%	0.5%
70 to 74	Male	763	709	593	7.6%	19.6%
75 to 79	Female	304	242	262	25.6%	-7.6%
75 to 79	Male	279	295	284	-5.4%	3.9%
80 to 84	Female	158	150	179	5.3%	-16.2%
80 to 84	Male	191	190	145	0.5%	31%
85 and over	Female	198	274	171	-27.7%	60.2%
85 and over	Male	174	156	152	11.5%	2.6%

Source: US Census Bureau