Of the 6,148 people living in Latimer in 2020, 51.7 percent (3,177) were women and 48.3 percent (2,971) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Mississippi Gulf News.
Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 206. In the 65 and over age range, there were 319 females and 459 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.
Latimer’s population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 1,988 | 32.3 |
| Females 18 and over | 2,194 | 35.7 |
| Males 65 and over | 459 | 7.5 |
| Females 65 and over | 319 | 5.2 |
Source: US Census Bureau
