Ocean County Leader

Of the 1,074 people living in Ship Bottom in 2020, 52.2 percent (561) were women and 47.8 percent (513) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Ocean County Leader.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 56. In the 65 and over age range, there were 220 females and 203 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	245	22.8
Females 18 and over	301	28
Males 65 and over	203	18.9
Females 65 and over	220	20.5

Source: US Census Bureau