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Census Bureau: 68.5% of people in Box Elder County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 56,891 citizens living in Box Elder County in 2021, 68.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 38,943 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 19,731 were male, constituting 50.7%, and 19,212 were female, making up 49.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Box Elder County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 70.7%.

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 Box Elder County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Box Elder County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over19,73134.7%
Females 18 and over19,21233.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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