Eagle Valley Times

Of the 55,667 people living in Lyon County in 2020, 49.7 percent (27,656) were women and 50.3 percent (28,011) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Eagle Valley Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 679. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,908 females and 5,870 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	16,386	29.4
Females 18 and over	15,707	28.2
Males 65 and over	5,870	10.5
Females 65 and over	5,908	10.6

Source: US Census Bureau