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Census Bureau: 81.5% of people in Sully County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,279 citizens living in Sully County in 2021, 81.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,042 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 596 were male, constituting 57.2%, and 446 were female, making up 42.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sully County during 2021 was higher 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 Sully County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Sully County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over59646.6%
Females 18 and over44634.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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