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Census Bureau: 76.8% of people in Polk 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 31,541 citizens living in Polk County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 24,216 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 11,794 were male, constituting 48.7%, and 12,422 were female, making up 51.3%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Polk County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over11,79437.4%
Females 18 and over12,42239.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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