South Georgia Times

Of the 56,320 people living in Valdosta in 2020, 53 percent (29,831) were women and 47 percent (26,489) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Georgia Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 2,136. In the 65 and over age range, there were 4,341 females and 2,816 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	17,152	30.5
Females 18 and over	19,288	34.2
Males 65 and over	2,816	5
Females 65 and over	4,341	7.7

Source: US Census Bureau