North Panhandle Times

Of the 18,458 people living in Weirton in 2020, 51.6 percent (9,533) were women and 48.4 percent (8,925) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Panhandle Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 544. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,515 females and 1,695 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	5,608	30.4
Females 18 and over	5,064	27.4
Males 65 and over	1,695	9.2
Females 65 and over	2,515	13.6

Source: US Census Bureau