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73.7% of Montgomery County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 607,999 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 73.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 447,816 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 220,665 were male, constituting 49.3%, and 227,151 were female, making up 50.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Montgomery County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 74.2%.

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 Montgomery County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Montgomery County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over220,66536.3%
Females 18 and over227,15137.4%
Source: US Census Bureau