SW New Mexico News

Of the 5,839 people living in Truth or Consequences in 2020, 49.8 percent (2,909) were women and 50.2 percent (2,930) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW New Mexico News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 48. In the 65 and over age range, there were 849 females and 821 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	1,538	26.3
Females 18 and over	1,586	27.2
Males 65 and over	821	14.1
Females 65 and over	849	14.5

Source: US Census Bureau