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Census Bureau: 78.4% of people in Boyd County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 48,447 citizens living in Boyd County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 37,981 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 18,891 were male, constituting 49.7%, and 19,090 were female, making up 50.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Boyd County during 2021 was higher 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 Boyd County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Boyd County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over18,89139%
Females 18 and over19,09039.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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