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Of the 7,893 people living in Richardson County, Nebraska in 2021, 48.7% (3,846) were women and 51.3% (4,047) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by SE Nebraska News.

Data showed the average age for men in Richardson County in 2021 was 50 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 182. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 853 men and 1,034 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 Richardson County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	198	203	208	-2.5%	-2.4%
Under 5	Male	213	216	226	-1.4%	-4.4%
5 to 9	Female	253	290	256	-12.8%	13.3%
5 to 9	Male	227	228	249	-0.4%	-8.4%
10 to 14	Female	155	141	185	9.9%	-23.8%
10 to 14	Male	285	284	272	0.4%	4.4%
15 to 17	Female	130	126	128	3.2%	-1.6%
15 to 17	Male	211	191	177	10.5%	7.9%
18 and 19	Female	59	63	106	-6.3%	-40.6%
18 and 19	Male	111	93	68	19.4%	36.8%
20	Female	12	14	28	-14.3%	-50%
20	Male	24	21	29	14.3%	-27.6%
21	Female	5	5	2	0%	150%
21	Male	13	8	15	62.5%	-46.7%
22 to 24	Female	150	150	99	0%	51.5%
22 to 24	Male	145	146	137	-0.7%	6.6%
25 to 29	Female	160	153	156	4.6%	-1.9%
25 to 29	Male	241	210	179	14.8%	17.3%
30 to 34	Female	185	198	219	-6.6%	-9.6%
30 to 34	Male	211	210	216	0.5%	-2.8%
35 to 39	Female	148	176	249	-15.9%	-29.3%
35 to 39	Male	262	221	250	18.6%	-11.6%
40 to 44	Female	264	257	158	2.7%	62.7%
40 to 44	Male	135	172	151	-21.5%	13.9%
45 to 49	Female	218	228	230	-4.4%	-0.9%
45 to 49	Male	209	219	213	-4.6%	2.8%
50 to 54	Female	225	236	249	-4.7%	-5.2%
50 to 54	Male	229	236	262	-3%	-9.9%
55 to 59	Female	280	252	270	11.1%	-6.7%
55 to 59	Male	303	285	288	6.3%	-1%
60 and 61	Female	150	143	114	4.9%	25.4%
60 and 61	Male	180	200	192	-10%	4.2%
62 to 64	Female	220	236	266	-6.8%	-11.3%
62 to 64	Male	195	188	195	3.7%	-3.6%
65 and 66	Female	89	92	98	-3.3%	-6.1%
65 and 66	Male	63	53	77	18.9%	-31.2%
67 to 69	Female	238	203	186	17.2%	9.1%
67 to 69	Male	160	165	176	-3%	-6.3%
70 to 74	Female	186	215	225	-13.5%	-4.4%
70 to 74	Male	256	244	203	4.9%	20.2%
75 to 79	Female	183	179	223	2.2%	-19.7%
75 to 79	Male	133	114	120	16.7%	-5%
80 to 84	Female	118	126	142	-6.3%	-11.3%
80 to 84	Male	95	145	131	-34.5%	10.7%
85 and over	Female	220	247	191	-10.9%	29.3%
85 and over	Male	146	131	147	11.5%	-10.9%

Source: US Census Bureau