Scranton Reporter

Of the 76,997 people living in Scranton in 2020, 50 percent (38,511) were women and 50 percent (38,486) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Scranton Reporter.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,067. In the 65 and over age range, there were 7,551 females and 5,758 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	24,293	31.6
Females 18 and over	23,226	30.2
Males 65 and over	5,758	7.5
Females 65 and over	7,551	9.8

Source: US Census Bureau