NE Washington News

Of the 2,645 people living in Chewelah in 2020, 51 percent (1,348) were women and 49 percent (1,297) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NE Washington News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 41. In the 65 and over age range, there were 427 females and 267 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	789	29.8
Females 18 and over	748	28.3
Males 65 and over	267	10.1
Females 65 and over	427	16.1

Source: US Census Bureau