Benton Times

Of the 595 people living in Avoca town in 2019, 54.5 percent (324) were women and 45.5 percent (271) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Benton Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 189-to-166. In the 65 and over age range, there were 50 females and 45 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	166	27.9
Females 18 and over	189	31.8
Males 65 and over	45	7.6
Females 65 and over	50	8.4

Source: US Census Bureau