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79.4% of Stutsman County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,678 citizens living in Stutsman County in 2021, 79.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,218 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 8,844 were male, constituting 51.4%, and 8,374 were female, making up 48.6%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Stutsman County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over8,84440.8%
Females 18 and over8,37438.6%
Source: US Census Bureau