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Census Bureau: More women than men in La Union in 2020

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Of the 907 people living in La Union in 2020, 59.9 percent (543) were women and 40.1 percent (364) 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 212. In the 65 and over age range, there were 41 females and 83 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.

La Union's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over20622.7
Females 18 and over41846.1
Males 65 and over839.2
Females 65 and over414.5

Source: US Census Bureau