Dakota Times

Of the 22,796 people living in Hastings in 2020, 47.6 percent (10,851) were women and 52.4 percent (11,945) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Dakota Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,127. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,283 females and 1,820 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	7,388	32.4
Females 18 and over	6,261	27.5
Males 65 and over	1,820	8
Females 65 and over	2,283	10

Source: US Census Bureau