River Parish News

Of the 8,424 people living in Donaldsonville in 2020, 55.5 percent (4,673) were women and 44.5 percent (3,751) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the River Parish News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 965. In the 65 and over age range, there were 847 females and 650 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	1,537	18.2
Females 18 and over	2,502	29.7
Males 65 and over	650	7.7
Females 65 and over	847	10.1

Source: US Census Bureau