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82.5% of Petroleum County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 434 citizens living in Petroleum County in 2021, 82.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 358 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 167 were male, constituting 46.6%, and 191 were female, making up 53.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Petroleum County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.4%.

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 Petroleum County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Petroleum County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over16738.5%
Females 18 and over19144%
Source: US Census Bureau

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