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Census Bureau: 83.4% of people in Luce 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 5,520 citizens living in Luce County in 2021, 83.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 4,604 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 2,796 were male, constituting 60.7%, and 1,808 were female, making up 39.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Luce County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Luce County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Luce County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over2,79650.7%
Females 18 and over1,80832.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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