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Census Bureau: 76.7% of people in Montgomery 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 1,057,201 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 76.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 810,843 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 387,997 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 422,846 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Montgomery County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.7%.

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 Montgomery County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Montgomery County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over387,99736.7%
Females 18 and over422,84640%
Source: US Census Bureau