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72.4% of Madera County residents 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 156,304 citizens living in Madera County in 2021, 72.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 113,116 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 53,882 were male, constituting 47.6%, and 59,234 were female, making up 52.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Madera County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.2%.

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 Madera County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Madera County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over53,88234.5%
Females 18 and over59,23437.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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