East RGV News

Of the 65,028 people living in Harlingen in 2020, 51.5 percent (33,469) were women and 48.5 percent (31,559) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East RGV News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 702. In the 65 and over age range, there were 5,565 females and 4,214 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	17,015	26.2
Females 18 and over	17,717	27.2
Males 65 and over	4,214	6.5
Females 65 and over	5,565	8.6

Source: US Census Bureau