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Of the 19,631 people living in Plumas County, California in 2021, 49.5% (9,718) were women and 50.5% (9,913) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by NE Cali News.

Data showed the average age for both genders in Plumas County in 2021 was 52 years, higher than the national average of 40.

According to census data, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 30. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 2,843 men and 2,703 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 Plumas County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	450	379	388	18.7%	-2.3%
Under 5	Male	406	417	420	-2.6%	-0.7%
5 to 9	Female	568	485	485	17.1%	0%
5 to 9	Male	419	468	411	-10.5%	13.9%
10 to 14	Female	404	416	455	-2.9%	-8.6%
10 to 14	Male	549	432	430	27.1%	0.5%
15 to 17	Female	276	262	267	5.3%	-1.9%
15 to 17	Male	349	313	261	11.5%	19.9%
18 and 19	Female	160	175	167	-8.6%	4.8%
18 and 19	Male	351	354	260	-0.8%	36.2%
20	Female	84	77	101	9.1%	-23.8%
20	Male	24	28	61	-14.3%	-54.1%
21	Female	38	52	82	-26.9%	-36.6%
21	Male	84	94	106	-10.6%	-11.3%
22 to 24	Female	256	205	174	24.9%	17.8%
22 to 24	Male	166	142	113	16.9%	25.7%
25 to 29	Female	371	428	401	-13.3%	6.7%
25 to 29	Male	493	536	561	-8%	-4.5%
30 to 34	Female	500	444	401	12.6%	10.7%
30 to 34	Male	499	461	411	8.2%	12.2%
35 to 39	Female	596	532	496	12%	7.3%
35 to 39	Male	531	430	506	23.5%	-15%
40 to 44	Female	474	432	492	9.7%	-12.2%
40 to 44	Male	399	425	344	-6.1%	23.5%
45 to 49	Female	483	471	422	2.5%	11.6%
45 to 49	Male	419	390	401	7.4%	-2.7%
50 to 54	Female	494	572	642	-13.6%	-10.9%
50 to 54	Male	589	625	718	-5.8%	-13%
55 to 59	Female	794	787	748	0.9%	5.2%
55 to 59	Male	907	856	747	6%	14.6%
60 and 61	Female	294	329	416	-10.6%	-20.9%
60 and 61	Male	387	353	395	9.6%	-10.6%
62 to 64	Female	773	777	727	-0.5%	6.9%
62 to 64	Male	498	480	601	3.8%	-20.1%
65 and 66	Female	385	365	311	5.5%	17.4%
65 and 66	Male	380	420	444	-9.5%	-5.4%
67 to 69	Female	677	616	670	9.9%	-8.1%
67 to 69	Male	596	586	536	1.7%	9.3%
70 to 74	Female	648	612	589	5.9%	3.9%
70 to 74	Male	881	718	671	22.7%	7%
75 to 79	Female	527	463	472	13.8%	-1.9%
75 to 79	Male	528	489	469	8%	4.3%
80 to 84	Female	233	281	239	-17.1%	17.6%
80 to 84	Male	297	292	252	1.7%	15.9%
85 and over	Female	233	236	233	-1.3%	1.3%
85 and over	Male	161	139	164	15.8%	-15.2%

Source: US Census Bureau