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81.2% of Calhoun County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 6,420 citizens living in Calhoun County in 2021, 81.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 5,212 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 2,628 were male, constituting 50.4%, and 2,584 were female, making up 49.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Calhoun County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.7%.

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 Calhoun County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Calhoun County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over2,62840.9%
Females 18 and over2,58440.2%
Source: US Census Bureau

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