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Census Bureau: 74% of people in Barrow County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 82,138 citizens living in Barrow County in 2021, 74% were old enough to vote, equating to 60,810 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 29,576 were male, constituting 48.6%, and 31,234 were female, making up 51.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Barrow County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Barrow County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Barrow County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over29,57636%
Females 18 and over31,23438%
Source: US Census Bureau

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