Bridgeport Times

Of the 41,162 people living in Shelton city in 2020, 52.4 percent (21,559) were women and 47.6 percent (19,603) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Bridgeport Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 29. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,156 females and 3,712 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	12,654	30.7
Females 18 and over	12,683	30.8
Males 65 and over	3,712	9
Females 65 and over	5,156	12.5

Source: US Census Bureau