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72.9% of El Paso County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 860,485 citizens living in El Paso County in 2021, 72.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 627,206 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 308,316 were male, constituting 49.2%, and 318,890 were female, making up 50.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in El Paso 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 El Paso County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in El Paso County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over308,31635.8%
Females 18 and over318,89037.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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