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Census Bureau: 74.5% of people in Marshall County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 40,137 citizens living in Marshall County in 2021, 74.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 29,880 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 15,020 were male, constituting 50.3%, and 14,860 were female, making up 49.7%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Marshall County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over15,02037.4%
Females 18 and over14,86037%
Source: US Census Bureau

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