San Jose Standard

Of the 1,924,379 people living in Santa Clara County in 2020, 49.3 percent (949,638) were women and 50.7 percent (974,741) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the San Jose Standard.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 41,829. In the 65 and over age range, there were 144,086 females and 115,902 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	642,116	33.4
Females 18 and over	600,287	31.2
Males 65 and over	115,902	6
Females 65 and over	144,086	7.5

Source: US Census Bureau