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Of the 6,787 people living in Huerfano County, Colorado in 2021, 48.9% (3,317) were women and 51.1% (3,470) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by SE Colorado News.

Data showed the average age for men in Huerfano County in 2021 was 56 years, higher than the national average of 40 for men.

According to census data, despite men being more prevalent in Huerfano County during 2021, women aged 18 and over outnumbered men in the same age group by 21. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 1,197 men and 1,080 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 Huerfano County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	196	199	162	-1.5%	22.8%
Under 5	Male	107	93	70	15.1%	32.9%
5 to 9	Female	68	69	149	-1.4%	-53.7%
5 to 9	Male	175	188	204	-6.9%	-7.8%
10 to 14	Female	110	95	137	15.8%	-30.7%
10 to 14	Male	147	128	208	14.8%	-38.5%
15 to 17	Female	139	132	90	5.3%	46.7%
15 to 17	Male	141	151	54	-6.6%	179.6%
18 and 19	Female	51	25	14	104%	78.6%
18 and 19	Male	222	139	35	59.7%	297.1%
20	Female	44	26	21	69.2%	23.8%
20	Male	47	50	61	-6%	-18%
21	Female	23	0	0	Infinity%	NaN%
21	Male	12	18	0	-33.3%	Infinity%
22 to 24	Female	76	77	128	-1.3%	-39.8%
22 to 24	Male	116	105	130	10.5%	-19.2%
25 to 29	Female	161	207	115	-22.2%	80%
25 to 29	Male	115	106	60	8.5%	76.7%
30 to 34	Female	55	126	192	-56.3%	-34.4%
30 to 34	Male	28	76	156	-63.2%	-51.3%
35 to 39	Female	228	197	142	15.7%	38.7%
35 to 39	Male	110	184	194	-40.2%	-5.2%
40 to 44	Female	98	122	139	-19.7%	-12.2%
40 to 44	Male	166	125	113	32.8%	10.6%
45 to 49	Female	204	191	192	6.8%	-0.5%
45 to 49	Male	194	181	160	7.2%	13.1%
50 to 54	Female	164	134	199	22.4%	-32.7%
50 to 54	Male	151	169	217	-10.7%	-22.1%
55 to 59	Female	323	351	439	-8%	-20%
55 to 59	Male	252	277	293	-9%	-5.5%
60 and 61	Female	175	165	88	6.1%	87.5%
60 and 61	Male	143	93	58	53.8%	60.3%
62 to 64	Female	122	125	169	-2.4%	-26%
62 to 64	Male	147	172	207	-14.5%	-16.9%
65 and 66	Female	157	176	150	-10.8%	17.3%
65 and 66	Male	84	55	81	52.7%	-32.1%
67 to 69	Female	145	98	142	48%	-31%
67 to 69	Male	247	191	279	29.3%	-31.5%
70 to 74	Female	273	334	290	-18.3%	15.2%
70 to 74	Male	305	336	282	-9.2%	19.1%
75 to 79	Female	292	212	177	37.7%	19.8%
75 to 79	Male	297	352	238	-15.6%	47.9%
80 to 84	Female	73	112	109	-34.8%	2.8%
80 to 84	Male	153	136	90	12.5%	51.1%
85 and over	Female	140	148	147	-5.4%	0.7%
85 and over	Male	111	123	98	-9.8%	25.5%

Source: US Census Bureau