Of the 13,700 people living in Short Hills in 2020, 51 percent (6,986) were women and 49 percent (6,714) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Essex News.
Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 238. In the 65 and over age range, there were 796 females and 765 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.
Short Hills’ population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 3,637 | 26.5 |
| Females 18 and over | 3,875 | 28.3 |
| Males 65 and over | 765 | 5.6 |
| Females 65 and over | 796 | 5.8 |
Source: US Census Bureau
