SW Iowa Times

Of the 342 people living in Persia in 2020, 48.5 percent (166) were women and 51.5 percent (176) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Iowa Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 5. In the 65 and over age range, there were 30 females and 27 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	91	26.6
Females 18 and over	96	28.1
Males 65 and over	27	7.9
Females 65 and over	30	8.8

Source: US Census Bureau