Western South Dakota News

Of the 716 people living in Edgemont in 2019, 57.1 percent (409) were women and 42.9 percent (307) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Western South Dakota News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 217-to-154. In the 65 and over age range, there were 108 females and 70 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	154	21.5
Females 18 and over	217	30.3
Males 65 and over	70	9.8
Females 65 and over	108	15.1

Source: US Census Bureau