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Census Bureau: 83.2% of people in Wheeler County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,568 citizens living in Wheeler County in 2021, 83.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 6,299 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,289 were male, constituting 68.1%, and 2,010 were female, making up 31.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Wheeler County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Wheeler County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wheeler County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over4,28956.7%
Females 18 and over2,01026.6%
Source: US Census Bureau