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Census Bureau: 75.8% of people in Milwaukee County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 939,123 citizens living in Milwaukee County in 2021, 75.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 712,110 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 340,932 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 371,178 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Milwaukee County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 78%.

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 Milwaukee County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Milwaukee County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over340,93236.3%
Females 18 and over371,17839.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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