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Census Bureau: 77.2% of people in Edgecombe 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 49,609 citizens living in Edgecombe County in 2021, 77.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 38,300 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 17,236 were male, constituting 45%, and 21,064 were female, making up 55%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Edgecombe County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.8%.

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 Edgecombe County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Edgecombe County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over17,23634.7%
Females 18 and over21,06442.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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