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Census Bureau: 79.4% of people in Anson County were 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 22,388 citizens living in Anson County in 2021, 79.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,767 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 9,011 were male, constituting 50.7%, and 8,756 were female, making up 49.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Anson County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.8%.

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 Anson County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Anson County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over9,01140.2%
Females 18 and over8,75639.1%
Source: US Census Bureau