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Census Bureau: More women than men in Hidalgo County in 2020

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Of the 861,137 people living in Hidalgo County in 2020, 51 percent (439,208) were women and 49 percent (421,929) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West RGV News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 10,903. In the 65 and over age range, there were 53,207 females and 42,143 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.

Hidalgo County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over236,94327.5
Females 18 and over247,84628.8
Males 65 and over42,1434.9
Females 65 and over53,2076.2

Source: US Census Bureau