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Census Bureau: More men than women in Washington Heights in 2019

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Of the 1,830 people living in Washington Heights in 2019, 41.3 percent (756) were women and 58.7 percent (1,074) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NYC Gazette.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 638-to-550. In the 65 and over age range, there were 57 females and 185 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.

Washington Heights' population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over63834.9
Females 18 and over55030.1
Males 65 and over18510.1
Females 65 and over573.1

Source: US Census Bureau

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