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Census Bureau: 78.8% of people in Livingston County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 193,234 citizens living in Livingston County in 2021, 78.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 152,312 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 76,438 were male, constituting 50.2%, and 75,874 were female, making up 49.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Livingston County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Livingston County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Livingston County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over76,43839.6%
Females 18 and over75,87439.3%
Source: US Census Bureau