Western South Dakota News

Of the 144 people living in Central in 2019, 38.2 percent (55) were women and 61.8 percent (89) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Western South Dakota News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 70-to-39. In the 65 and over age range, there were five females and 14 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	70	48.6
Females 18 and over	39	27.1
Males 65 and over	14	9.7
Females 65 and over	5	3.5

Source: US Census Bureau