Benton Times

Of the 273,510 people living in Benton County in 2020, 50.2 percent (137,412) were women and 49.8 percent (136,098) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Benton Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 523. In the 65 and over age range, there were 20,267 females and 16,567 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	82,665	30.2
Females 18 and over	82,142	30
Males 65 and over	16,567	6.1
Females 65 and over	20,267	7.4

Source: US Census Bureau