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Census Bureau: 78.3% of people in Garfield County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,889 citizens living in Garfield County in 2021, 78.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,479 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 736 were male, constituting 49.8%, and 743 were female, making up 50.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Garfield County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 75.1%.

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 Garfield County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Garfield County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over73639%
Females 18 and over74339.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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