Census Bureau: 75.8% of people in Kent County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

By Shiawassee Times

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 654,958 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 75.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 496,712 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 243,459 were male, constituting 49%, and 253,253 were female, making up 51%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Kent County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Kent County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	243,459	37.2%
Females 18 and over	253,253	38.7%

Source: US Census Bureau

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