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Of the 9,117 people living in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana in 2021, 47.8% (4,362) were women and 52.2% (4,755) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Central Louisiana News.

Data showed the average age for both genders in Catahoula Parish in 2021 was 39 years, lower than the national average of 40.

According to census data, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 637. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 731 men and 764 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 Catahoula Parish.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	324	212	321	52.8%	-34%
Under 5	Male	199	216	253	-7.9%	-14.6%
5 to 9	Female	319	340	322	-6.2%	5.6%
5 to 9	Male	330	413	274	-20.1%	50.7%
10 to 14	Female	284	236	268	20.3%	-11.9%
10 to 14	Male	235	306	337	-23.2%	-9.2%
15 to 17	Female	167	189	177	-11.6%	6.8%
15 to 17	Male	119	156	175	-23.7%	-10.9%
18 and 19	Female	20	13	75	53.8%	-82.7%
18 and 19	Male	42	51	82	-17.6%	-37.8%
20	Female	67	110	56	-39.1%	96.4%
20	Male	95	83	89	14.5%	-6.7%
21	Female	110	72	110	52.8%	-34.5%
21	Male	53	81	130	-34.6%	-37.7%
22 to 24	Female	146	145	178	0.7%	-18.5%
22 to 24	Male	125	158	258	-20.9%	-38.8%
25 to 29	Female	161	196	199	-17.9%	-1.5%
25 to 29	Male	480	478	408	0.4%	17.2%
30 to 34	Female	263	291	253	-9.6%	15%
30 to 34	Male	433	481	449	-10%	7.1%
35 to 39	Female	362	452	326	-19.9%	38.7%
35 to 39	Male	479	379	433	26.4%	-12.5%
40 to 44	Female	172	149	244	15.4%	-38.9%
40 to 44	Male	347	402	326	-13.7%	23.3%
45 to 49	Female	227	208	248	9.1%	-16.1%
45 to 49	Male	135	187	218	-27.8%	-14.2%
50 to 54	Female	225	236	257	-4.7%	-8.2%
50 to 54	Male	290	302	273	-4%	10.6%
55 to 59	Female	290	306	331	-5.2%	-7.6%
55 to 59	Male	279	257	307	8.6%	-16.3%
60 and 61	Female	158	112	137	41.1%	-18.2%
60 and 61	Male	200	243	187	-17.7%	29.9%
62 to 64	Female	303	270	224	12.2%	20.5%
62 to 64	Male	183	231	202	-20.8%	14.4%
65 and 66	Female	127	102	82	24.5%	24.4%
65 and 66	Male	106	161	154	-34.2%	4.5%
67 to 69	Female	123	124	116	-0.8%	6.9%
67 to 69	Male	196	160	153	22.5%	4.6%
70 to 74	Female	194	292	266	-33.6%	9.8%
70 to 74	Male	177	122	147	45.1%	-17%
75 to 79	Female	182	211	242	-13.7%	-12.8%
75 to 79	Male	110	129	91	-14.7%	41.8%
80 to 84	Female	67	95	94	-29.5%	1.1%
80 to 84	Male	66	81	135	-18.5%	-40%
85 and over	Female	71	95	108	-25.3%	-12%
85 and over	Male	76	53	51	43.4%	3.9%

Source: US Census Bureau