Oct 15, 2024 - News
Denver's a dude town, census data shows
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Men outnumber women in the Denver metro area, mirroring gender ratios seen in other Western cities, U.S. Census Bureau data shows.
Why it matters: Geographical gender differences — if they grow — could drive deep rifts in American society.
By the numbers: The Denver metro has 101.8 men for every 100 women.
- On average, cities in the U.S. have 102 women for every 100 men.
The big picture: The gender split is playing out across the country, with more men in the West and women in the East.
- The divide is driven by institutions and industries with deep gender imbalances that are especially clear in the West, AP notes.