Most women, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of residents who are female (2024 ACS). McMullen County, Texas leads at 60.6%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,144 is 50.0%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Sutton County, TX, up 2,777 places to #32.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest female?
McMullen County, Texas ranks #1 with 60.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by female?
McMullen County, Texas, Skagway, Alaska, Randolph County, Georgia, Clay County, Georgia, Pulaski County, Georgia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is female measured?
Share of residents who are female. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).