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Census Bureau: 72.1% of people in Wright 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 139,890 citizens living in Wright County in 2021, 72.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 100,797 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 50,935 were male, constituting 50.5%, and 49,862 were female, making up 49.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Wright County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Wright County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wright County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over50,93536.4%
Females 18 and over49,86235.6%
Source: US Census Bureau