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Census Bureau: 80.8% of people in Emmons County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,316 citizens living in Emmons County in 2021, 80.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,680 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,368 were male, constituting 51%, and 1,312 were female, making up 49%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Emmons County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,36841.3%
Females 18 and over1,31239.6%
Source: US Census Bureau