RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Most women, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of residents who are female (2020 ACS). Niobrara County, Wyoming leads at 58.0%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPFEMALEVS 2010
USUnited States331,449,28150.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest female?
Niobrara County, Wyoming ranks #1 with 58.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by female?
Niobrara County, Wyoming, Hinsdale County, Colorado, Highland County, Virginia, Pulaski County, Georgia, Owsley County, Kentucky.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is female measured?
Share of residents who are female. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.