American Mensa
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American Mensa, also known as American Mensa, Ltd., or AML, is a national group within Mensa International.
Although some Americans joined Mensa, then strictly a British organization, in the 1950's, the first local group outside Britain was created in New York in 1960. This group evolved into what is now known as American Mensa.
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- American Mensa has over 50,000 members.
- National headquarters are in Arlington, Texas.
- Based on 2005 membership figures, the largest local group is Greater New York Mensa. The second largest is Chicago Area Mensa, and the third largest is San Francisco Regional Mensa.
- Of the general membership, approximately 35% are female, and approximately 65% are male. However, the national and local leadership is approximately 50% male and 50% female.
