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75.6% of Dickey County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,013 citizens living in Dickey County in 2021, 75.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,790 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,888 were male, constituting 49.8%, and 1,902 were female, making up 50.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Dickey County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.1%.

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 Dickey County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Dickey County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,88837.7%
Females 18 and over1,90237.9%
Source: US Census Bureau