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Census Bureau: 61.7% of people in Buffalo 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 1,974 citizens living in Buffalo County in 2021, 61.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,218 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 626 were male, constituting 51.4%, and 592 were female, making up 48.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Buffalo County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 75.2%.

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 Buffalo County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Buffalo County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over62631.7%
Females 18 and over59230%
Source: US Census Bureau

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