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74.8% of Carter County residents 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 48,102 citizens living in Carter County in 2021, 74.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 35,980 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 17,386 were male, constituting 48.3%, and 18,594 were female, making up 51.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Carter County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 75.7%.

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 Carter County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Carter County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over17,38636.1%
Females 18 and over18,59438.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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