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76.9% of Floyd County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 98,210 citizens living in Floyd County in 2021, 76.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 75,524 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 36,067 were male, constituting 47.8%, and 39,457 were female, making up 52.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Floyd County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Floyd County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Floyd County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over36,06736.7%
Females 18 and over39,45740.2%
Source: US Census Bureau