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80.2% of Putnam County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 36,838 citizens living in Putnam County in 2021, 80.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 29,558 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 15,578 were male, constituting 52.7%, and 13,980 were female, making up 47.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Putnam County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.4%.

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 Putnam County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Putnam County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over15,57842.3%
Females 18 and over13,98037.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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