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Census Bureau: 76.1% of people in Ward County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 69,686 citizens living in Ward County in 2021, 76.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 53,047 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 28,129 were male, constituting 53%, and 24,918 were female, making up 47%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Ward County during 2021 was the same as the state average, which stands at 76.1%.

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. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Ward County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Ward County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over28,12940.4%
Females 18 and over24,91835.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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