SE Kansas News

Of the 7,715 people living in Fort Scott in 2020, 54.3 percent (4,190) were women and 45.7 percent (3,525) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SE Kansas News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 100. In the 65 and over age range, there were 967 females and 673 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	2,043	26.5
Females 18 and over	2,143	27.8
Males 65 and over	673	8.7
Females 65 and over	967	12.5

Source: US Census Bureau