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Census Bureau: 82.2% of people in Volusia County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 548,783 citizens living in Volusia County in 2021, 82.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 451,192 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 219,130 were male, constituting 48.6%, and 232,062 were female, making up 51.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Volusia County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Volusia County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Volusia County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over219,13039.9%
Females 18 and over232,06242.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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