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Census Bureau: 70.2% of people in Mellette 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 1,916 citizens living in Mellette County in 2021, 70.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,344 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 666 were male, constituting 49.6%, and 678 were female, making up 50.4%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Mellette County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over66634.8%
Females 18 and over67835.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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