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Of the 65,345 people living in Tehama County, California in 2021, 50.2% (32,815) were women and 49.8% (32,530) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Redding Today.

Data showed the average age for women in Tehama County in 2021 was 42 years, higher than the national average of 40 for women.

According to census data, despite women being more prevalent in Tehama County during 2021, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 382. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 5,938 men and 6,856 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 Tehama County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	1,912	1,878	1,901	1.8%	-1.2%
Under 5	Male	1,897	1,929	1,938	-1.7%	-0.5%
5 to 9	Female	2,094	1,815	1,780	15.4%	2%
5 to 9	Male	2,123	2,067	2,209	2.7%	-6.4%
10 to 14	Female	2,406	2,416	2,477	-0.4%	-2.5%
10 to 14	Male	2,595	2,553	2,351	1.6%	8.6%
15 to 17	Female	1,332	1,337	1,361	-0.4%	-1.8%
15 to 17	Male	1,380	1,334	1,241	3.4%	7.5%
18 and 19	Female	441	536	532	-17.7%	0.8%
18 and 19	Male	635	608	669	4.4%	-9.1%
20	Female	244	157	284	55.4%	-44.7%
20	Male	354	610	604	-42%	1%
21	Female	368	323	403	13.9%	-19.9%
21	Male	239	357	402	-33.1%	-11.2%
22 to 24	Female	1,204	1,200	1,043	0.3%	15.1%
22 to 24	Male	1,227	881	867	39.3%	1.6%
25 to 29	Female	1,975	1,964	1,965	0.6%	> -0.1%
25 to 29	Male	2,082	2,055	2,093	1.3%	-1.8%
30 to 34	Female	1,956	1,825	1,744	7.2%	4.6%
30 to 34	Male	2,024	1,951	1,921	3.7%	1.6%
35 to 39	Female	1,732	1,868	1,597	-7.3%	17%
35 to 39	Male	2,459	1,999	1,814	23%	10.2%
40 to 44	Female	1,815	1,705	1,914	6.5%	-10.9%
40 to 44	Male	1,469	1,652	1,810	-11.1%	-8.7%
45 to 49	Female	1,696	1,773	1,809	-4.3%	-2%
45 to 49	Male	1,751	1,704	1,722	2.8%	-1%
50 to 54	Female	2,058	2,043	2,129	0.7%	-4%
50 to 54	Male	1,934	1,970	2,029	-1.8%	-2.9%
55 to 59	Female	2,087	2,000	2,129	4.4%	-6.1%
55 to 59	Male	2,095	2,105	2,348	-0.5%	-10.3%
60 and 61	Female	902	916	949	-1.5%	-3.5%
60 and 61	Male	852	792	726	7.6%	9.1%
62 to 64	Female	1,737	1,744	1,603	-0.4%	8.8%
62 to 64	Male	1,476	1,402	1,241	5.3%	13%
65 and 66	Female	1,039	1,002	983	3.7%	1.9%
65 and 66	Male	985	894	747	10.2%	19.7%
67 to 69	Female	1,238	1,271	1,318	-2.6%	-3.6%
67 to 69	Male	1,022	1,046	1,028	-2.3%	1.8%
70 to 74	Female	1,637	1,499	1,311	9.2%	14.3%
70 to 74	Male	1,602	1,593	1,666	0.6%	-4.4%
75 to 79	Female	1,463	1,527	1,329	-4.2%	14.9%
75 to 79	Male	1,214	1,298	1,089	-6.5%	19.2%
80 to 84	Female	665	684	682	-2.8%	0.3%
80 to 84	Male	571	583	649	-2.1%	-10.2%
85 and over	Female	814	844	896	-3.6%	-5.8%
85 and over	Male	544	466	609	16.7%	-23.5%

Source: US Census Bureau