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80.8% of Clark County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 21,569 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 80.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,423 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 8,161 were male, constituting 46.8%, and 9,262 were female, making up 53.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Clark County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.5%.

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 Clark County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Clark County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over8,16137.8%
Females 18 and over9,26242.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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