Winston Salem Times

Of the 245,787 people living in Winston-Salem city in 2020, 53.2 percent (130,795) were women and 46.8 percent (114,992) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Winston Salem Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 9,853. In the 65 and over age range, there were 20,920 females and 14,726 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	71,271	29
Females 18 and over	81,124	33
Males 65 and over	14,726	6
Females 65 and over	20,920	8.5

Source: US Census Bureau