East Central Alabama News

Of the 14,184 people living in Clay County, Alabama in 2021, 50.8% (7,199) were women and 49.2% (6,985) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by EC Alabama News.

Data showed the average age for women in Clay County in 2021 was 46 years, higher than the national average of 40 for women.

According to census data, despite women being more prevalent in Clay County during 2021, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 38. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 1,268 men and 1,593 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 Clay County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	412	388	352	6.2%	10.2%
Under 5	Male	332	334	328	-0.6%	1.8%
5 to 9	Female	320	284	302	12.7%	-6%
5 to 9	Male	379	349	375	8.6%	-6.9%
10 to 14	Female	505	462	500	9.3%	-7.6%
10 to 14	Male	571	462	470	23.6%	-1.7%
15 to 17	Female	235	265	204	-11.3%	29.9%
15 to 17	Male	263	191	247	37.7%	-22.7%
18 and 19	Female	244	180	223	35.6%	-19.3%
18 and 19	Male	171	152	182	12.5%	-16.5%
20	Female	100	92	68	8.7%	35.3%
20	Male	211	213	159	-0.9%	34%
21	Female	6	21	40	-71.4%	-47.5%
21	Male	113	92	69	22.8%	33.3%
22 to 24	Female	191	262	231	-27.1%	13.4%
22 to 24	Male	162	167	128	-3%	30.5%
25 to 29	Female	386	391	413	-1.3%	-5.3%
25 to 29	Male	341	300	352	13.7%	-14.8%
30 to 34	Female	467	426	414	9.6%	2.9%
30 to 34	Male	401	362	324	10.8%	11.7%
35 to 39	Female	314	348	434	-9.8%	-19.8%
35 to 39	Male	341	384	359	-11.2%	7%
40 to 44	Female	373	340	323	9.7%	5.3%
40 to 44	Male	477	404	428	18.1%	-5.6%
45 to 49	Female	521	445	394	17.1%	12.9%
45 to 49	Male	426	382	415	11.5%	-8%
50 to 54	Female	482	486	524	-0.8%	-7.3%
50 to 54	Male	455	418	413	8.9%	1.2%
55 to 59	Female	527	541	489	-2.6%	10.6%
55 to 59	Male	551	501	626	10%	-20%
60 and 61	Female	232	198	121	17.2%	63.6%
60 and 61	Male	227	218	133	4.1%	63.9%
62 to 64	Female	291	250	377	16.4%	-33.7%
62 to 64	Male	296	271	222	9.2%	22.1%
65 and 66	Female	171	179	178	-4.5%	0.6%
65 and 66	Male	114	114	111	0%	2.7%
67 to 69	Female	273	300	275	-9%	9.1%
67 to 69	Male	225	221	192	1.8%	15.1%
70 to 74	Female	435	350	375	24.3%	-6.7%
70 to 74	Male	387	366	408	5.7%	-10.3%
75 to 79	Female	341	242	305	40.9%	-20.7%
75 to 79	Male	301	250	270	20.4%	-7.4%
80 to 84	Female	206	218	190	-5.5%	14.7%
80 to 84	Male	121	124	108	-2.4%	14.8%
85 and over	Female	167	219	167	-23.7%	31.1%
85 and over	Male	120	123	119	-2.4%	3.4%

Source: US Census Bureau