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Of the 9,376 people living in Hamilton County, Nebraska in 2021, 49.2% (4,610) were women and 50.8% (4,766) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by SC Nebraska News.

Data showed the average age for men in Hamilton County in 2021 was 44 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 54. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 877 men and 976 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 Hamilton County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	267	280	269	-4.6%	4.1%
Under 5	Male	308	310	295	-0.6%	5.1%
5 to 9	Female	324	299	230	8.4%	30%
5 to 9	Male	353	271	278	30.3%	-2.5%
10 to 14	Female	232	264	330	-12.1%	-20%
10 to 14	Male	358	349	346	2.6%	0.9%
15 to 17	Female	197	202	216	-2.5%	-6.5%
15 to 17	Male	202	206	220	-1.9%	-6.4%
18 and 19	Female	96	95	96	1.1%	-1%
18 and 19	Male	119	104	106	14.4%	-1.9%
20	Female	47	48	40	-2.1%	20%
20	Male	130	126	44	3.2%	186.4%
21	Female	35	43	37	-18.6%	16.2%
21	Male	37	22	41	68.2%	-46.3%
22 to 24	Female	161	148	178	8.8%	-16.9%
22 to 24	Male	75	91	170	-17.6%	-46.5%
25 to 29	Female	273	283	242	-3.5%	16.9%
25 to 29	Male	233	231	230	0.9%	0.4%
30 to 34	Female	234	237	256	-1.3%	-7.4%
30 to 34	Male	289	291	276	-0.7%	5.4%
35 to 39	Female	210	226	246	-7.1%	-8.1%
35 to 39	Male	329	329	264	0%	24.6%
40 to 44	Female	306	298	250	2.7%	19.2%
40 to 44	Male	204	166	221	22.9%	-24.9%
45 to 49	Female	269	279	299	-3.6%	-6.7%
45 to 49	Male	267	255	266	4.7%	-4.1%
50 to 54	Female	308	288	296	6.9%	-2.7%
50 to 54	Male	290	292	307	-0.7%	-4.9%
55 to 59	Female	308	312	313	-1.3%	-0.3%
55 to 59	Male	398	337	351	18.1%	-4%
60 and 61	Female	115	127	142	-9.4%	-10.6%
60 and 61	Male	74	106	138	-30.2%	-23.2%
62 to 64	Female	252	263	259	-4.2%	1.5%
62 to 64	Male	223	215	165	3.7%	30.3%
65 and 66	Female	128	137	134	-6.6%	2.2%
65 and 66	Male	138	108	112	27.8%	-3.6%
67 to 69	Female	127	143	149	-11.2%	-4%
67 to 69	Male	191	213	233	-10.3%	-8.6%
70 to 74	Female	261	204	195	27.9%	4.6%
70 to 74	Male	204	196	164	4.1%	19.5%
75 to 79	Female	178	176	183	1.1%	-3.8%
75 to 79	Male	151	167	162	-9.6%	3.1%
80 to 84	Female	143	133	112	7.5%	18.8%
80 to 84	Male	109	91	92	19.8%	-1.1%
85 and over	Female	139	167	168	-16.8%	-0.6%
85 and over	Male	84	91	94	-7.7%	-3.2%

Source: US Census Bureau