Census Bureau: 76.8% of people in Jefferson County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By Jefferson County Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 225,913 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 173,494 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 85,945 were male, constituting 49.5%, and 87,549 were female, making up 50.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Jefferson County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.3%.

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 Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	85,945	38%
Females 18 and over	87,549	38.8%

Source: US Census Bureau

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