Census Bureau: 80.3% of people in Monroe County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By Monroe County News

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 168,128 citizens living in Monroe County in 2021, 80.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 134,967 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 66,922 were male, constituting 49.6%, and 68,045 were female, making up 50.4%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Monroe County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	66,922	39.8%
Females 18 and over	68,045	40.5%

Source: US Census Bureau

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