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Census Bureau: 81% of people in Madison County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 68,466 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 81% were old enough to vote, equating to 55,427 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 27,276 were male, constituting 49.2%, and 28,151 were female, making up 50.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Madison County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79%.

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 Madison County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Madison County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over27,27639.8%
Females 18 and over28,15141.1%
Source: US Census Bureau