Southern West Virginia News

Of the 621 people living in Powellton in 2020, 62.2 percent (386) were women and 37.8 percent (235) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern West Virginia News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 31. In the 65 and over age range, there were 108 females and 17 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	197	31.7
Females 18 and over	166	26.7
Males 65 and over	17	2.7
Females 65 and over	108	17.4

Source: US Census Bureau