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76.2% of Wayne County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,789,781 citizens living in Wayne County in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,363,035 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 648,471 were male, constituting 47.6%, and 714,564 were female, making up 52.4%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wayne County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over648,47136.2%
Females 18 and over714,56439.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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