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78.8% of Pope County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,216 citizens living in Pope County in 2021, 78.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 8,839 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,468 were male, constituting 50.5%, and 4,371 were female, making up 49.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Pope County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Pope County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Pope County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over4,46839.8%
Females 18 and over4,37139%
Source: US Census Bureau