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77.3% of Meade County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 29,561 citizens living in Meade County in 2021, 77.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 22,855 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 11,923 were male, constituting 52.2%, and 10,932 were female, making up 47.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Meade County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 75.2%.

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 Meade County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Meade County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over11,92340.3%
Females 18 and over10,93237%
Source: US Census Bureau

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