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75.1% of Polk County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 488,871 citizens living in Polk County in 2021, 75.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 367,044 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 180,258 were male, constituting 49.1%, and 186,786 were female, making up 50.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Polk County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Polk County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Polk County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over180,25836.9%
Females 18 and over186,78638.2%
Source: US Census Bureau

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