East Hudson Valley News

Of the 1,727 people living in Merritt Park in 2019, 54.7 percent (944) were women and 45.3 percent (783) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Hudson Valley News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 560-to-421. In the 65 and over age range, there were 131 females and 115 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	421	24.4
Females 18 and over	560	32.4
Males 65 and over	115	6.7
Females 65 and over	131	7.6

Source: US Census Bureau