83.4% of Wayne County residents old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

By York County News

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 51,244 citizens living in Wayne County in 2021, 83.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 42,717 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 23,001 were male, constituting 53.8%, and 19,716 were female, making up 46.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Wayne County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Wayne County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wayne County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	23,001	44.9%
Females 18 and over	19,716	38.5%

Source: US Census Bureau

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