Muskegon Sun

Of the 24,467 people living in Norton Shores in 2019, 51 percent (12,476) were women and 49 percent (11,991) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Muskegon Sun.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 7,090-to-6,923. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,719 females and 2,244 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	6,923	28.3
Females 18 and over	7,090	29
Males 65 and over	2,244	9.2
Females 65 and over	2,719	11.1

Source: US Census Bureau