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Census Bureau: 78.4% of people in Suwannee County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 43,514 citizens living in Suwannee County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 34,127 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 17,809 were male, constituting 52.2%, and 16,318 were female, making up 47.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Suwannee County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Suwannee County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Suwannee County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over17,80940.9%
Females 18 and over16,31837.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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