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74.9% of Oliver 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 1,850 citizens living in Oliver County in 2021, 74.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,385 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 730 were male, constituting 52.7%, and 655 were female, making up 47.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Oliver 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 Oliver County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Oliver County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over73039.5%
Females 18 and over65535.4%
Source: US Census Bureau