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Census Bureau: More women than men in Deming in 2020

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Of the 14,083 people living in Deming in 2020, 50.8 percent (7,155) were women and 49.2 percent (6,928) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW New Mexico News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 258. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,739 females and 1,347 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.

Deming's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over3,66726
Females 18 and over3,40924.2
Males 65 and over1,3479.6
Females 65 and over1,73912.3

Source: US Census Bureau