Census Bureau: 78.5% of people in Perry County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

By Altoona Times

Apr 26, 2024

Of the 45,879 citizens living in Perry County in 2021, 78.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 36,008 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 18,169 were male, constituting 50.5%, and 17,839 were female, making up 49.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Perry County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Perry County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Perry County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	18,169	39.6%
Females 18 and over	17,839	38.9%

Source: US Census Bureau

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