North Vegas Times

Of the 19,087 people living in Mesquite in 2020, 51.1 percent (9,761) were women and 48.9 percent (9,326) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Vegas Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 326. In the 65 and over age range, there were 3,858 females and 4,051 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	3,946	20.7
Females 18 and over	4,272	22.4
Males 65 and over	4,051	21.2
Females 65 and over	3,858	20.2

Source: US Census Bureau