Southern West Virginia News

Of the 1,164 people living in Sophia in 2020, 57.6 percent (671) were women and 42.4 percent (493) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern West Virginia News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 133. In the 65 and over age range, there were 214 females and 108 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	242	20.8
Females 18 and over	375	32.2
Males 65 and over	108	9.3
Females 65 and over	214	18.4

Source: US Census Bureau