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Of the 22,270 people living in Union Parish in 2020, 50 percent (11,143) were women and 50 percent (11,127) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NE Louisiana News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 38. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,420 females and 2,159 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	6,419	28.8
Females 18 and over	6,381	28.7
Males 65 and over	2,159	9.7
Females 65 and over	2,420	10.9

Source: US Census Bureau