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Census Bureau: 77.4% of people in Mitchell County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,940 citizens living in Mitchell County in 2021, 77.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 16,979 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 9,039 were male, constituting 53.2%, and 7,940 were female, making up 46.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Mitchell County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Mitchell County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Mitchell County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over9,03941.2%
Females 18 and over7,94036.2%
Source: US Census Bureau

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