NW Valley Times

Of the 172,109 people living in Peoria city in 2020, 52 percent (89,495) were women and 48 percent (82,614) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Valley Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 4,129. In the 65 and over age range, there were 17,072 females and 13,116 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	48,805	28.4
Females 18 and over	52,934	30.8
Males 65 and over	13,116	7.6
Females 65 and over	17,072	9.9

Source: US Census Bureau