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77.6% of Hooker County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 714 citizens living in Hooker County in 2021, 77.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 554 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 294 were male, constituting 53.1%, and 260 were female, making up 46.9%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hooker County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over29441.2%
Females 18 and over26036.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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