West Hudson Valley News

Of the 178,371 people living in Ulster County in 2020, 50.4 percent (89,871) were women and 49.6 percent (88,500) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Hudson Valley News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,558. In the 65 and over age range, there were 19,311 females and 15,974 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	56,553	31.7
Females 18 and over	54,995	30.8
Males 65 and over	15,974	9
Females 65 and over	19,311	10.8

Source: US Census Bureau