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80.8% of Hancock County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 29,223 citizens living in Hancock County in 2021, 80.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 23,618 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 11,378 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 12,240 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Hancock County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.7%.

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 Hancock County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hancock County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over11,37838.9%
Females 18 and over12,24041.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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