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Census Bureau: 79.8% of people in Adams 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 103,782 citizens living in Adams County in 2021, 79.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 82,854 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 40,714 were male, constituting 49.1%, and 42,140 were female, making up 50.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Adams County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Adams County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Adams County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over40,71439.2%
Females 18 and over42,14040.6%
Source: US Census Bureau