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

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 84,678 citizens living in Wood County in 2021, 78.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 66,754 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 32,176 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 34,578 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Wood County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.7%.

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 Wood County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wood County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over32,17638%
Females 18 and over34,57840.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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