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Census Bureau: 73.9% of people in Delaware County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 211,121 citizens living in Delaware County in 2021, 73.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 155,942 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 77,108 were male, constituting 49.4%, and 78,834 were female, making up 50.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Delaware County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.7%.

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 Delaware County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Delaware County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over77,10836.5%
Females 18 and over78,83437.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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