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Census Bureau: 83% of people in Mohave County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 211,274 citizens living in Mohave County in 2021, 83% were old enough to vote, equating to 175,343 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 88,872 were male, constituting 50.7%, and 86,471 were female, making up 49.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Mohave County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.2%.

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 Mohave County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Mohave County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over88,87242.1%
Females 18 and over86,47140.9%
Source: US Census Bureau