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How many people were old enough to vote in Oglala Lakota County during 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 13,835 citizens living in Oglala Lakota County in 2021, 62.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 8,705 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,129 were male, constituting 47.4%, and 4,576 were female, making up 52.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Oglala Lakota County during 2021 was lower 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 Oglala Lakota County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Oglala Lakota County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over4,12929.8%
Females 18 and over4,57633.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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