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79.4% of Boone County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 182,170 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 79.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 144,698 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 69,286 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 75,412 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Boone County during 2021 was higher 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 Boone County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Boone County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over69,28638%
Females 18 and over75,41241.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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