SW Alaska News

Of the 986 people living in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska in 2021, 54.4% (536) were women and 45.6% (450) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by SW Alaska News.

Data showed the average age for women in Lake and Peninsula Borough in 2021 was 31 years, lower than the national average of 40 for women.

According to census data, women aged 18 and over outnumbered men in the same age group by 50. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 40 men and 58 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	39	41	48	-4.9%	-14.6%
Under 5	Male	38	43	39	-11.6%	10.3%
5 to 9	Female	40	43	49	-7%	-12.2%
5 to 9	Male	34	35	39	-2.9%	-10.3%
10 to 14	Female	35	45	51	-22.2%	-11.8%
10 to 14	Male	38	44	40	-13.6%	10%
15 to 17	Female	25	29	32	-13.8%	-9.4%
15 to 17	Male	11	16	25	-31.3%	-36%
18 and 19	Female	13	19	10	-31.6%	90%
18 and 19	Male	15	16	11	-6.3%	45.5%
20	Female	4	3	6	33.3%	-50%
20	Male	7	7	30	0%	-76.7%
21	Female	22	58	12	-62.1%	383.3%
21	Male	10	12	28	-16.7%	-57.1%
22 to 24	Female	8	15	18	-46.7%	-16.7%
22 to 24	Male	13	12	37	8.3%	-67.6%
25 to 29	Female	71	70	86	1.4%	-18.6%
25 to 29	Male	33	31	34	6.5%	-8.8%
30 to 34	Female	31	40	41	-22.5%	-2.4%
30 to 34	Male	29	29	64	0%	-54.7%
35 to 39	Female	38	38	33	0%	15.2%
35 to 39	Male	34	44	62	-22.7%	-29%
40 to 44	Female	28	27	35	3.7%	-22.9%
40 to 44	Male	50	55	73	-9.1%	-24.7%
45 to 49	Female	20	19	36	5.3%	-47.2%
45 to 49	Male	13	20	49	-35%	-59.2%
50 to 54	Female	24	34	42	-29.4%	-19%
50 to 54	Male	19	33	56	-42.4%	-41.1%
55 to 59	Female	40	35	43	14.3%	-18.6%
55 to 59	Male	33	39	53	-15.4%	-26.4%
60 and 61	Female	17	13	12	30.8%	8.3%
60 and 61	Male	12	22	28	-45.5%	-21.4%
62 to 64	Female	23	23	29	0%	-20.7%
62 to 64	Male	21	24	33	-12.5%	-27.3%
65 and 66	Female	7	7	3	0%	133.3%
65 and 66	Male	13	16	14	-18.8%	14.3%
67 to 69	Female	16	18	7	-11.1%	157.1%
67 to 69	Male	12	12	8	0%	50%
70 to 74	Female	11	20	21	-45%	-4.8%
70 to 74	Male	4	6	9	-33.3%	-33.3%
75 to 79	Female	15	14	14	7.1%	0%
75 to 79	Male	7	8	9	-12.5%	-11.1%
80 to 84	Female	2	8	11	-75%	-27.3%
80 to 84	Male	3	3	4	0%	-25%
85 and over	Female	7	7	5	0%	40%
85 and over	Male	1	3	4	-66.7%	-25%

Source: US Census Bureau