Maine Highlands News

Of the 9,026 people living in Brewer in 2020, 50.6 percent (4,569) were women and 49.4 percent (4,457) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Maine Highlands News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 130. In the 65 and over age range, there were 970 females and 600 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	2,778	30.8
Females 18 and over	2,648	29.3
Males 65 and over	600	6.6
Females 65 and over	970	10.7

Source: US Census Bureau