SW New Mexico News

Of the 1,552 people living in Elephant Butte in 2020, 49.4 percent (766) were women and 50.6 percent (786) 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 41. In the 65 and over age range, there were 503 females and 552 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	197	12.7
Females 18 and over	238	15.3
Males 65 and over	552	35.6
Females 65 and over	503	32.4

Source: US Census Bureau