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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Census Bureau: 79.5% of people in Jefferson 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 12,057 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 79.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 9,587 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,875 were male, constituting 50.9%, and 4,712 were female, making up 49.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Jefferson County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.4%.

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 Jefferson County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Jefferson County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over4,87540.4%
Females 18 and over4,71239.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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