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81% of Wilcox County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,841 citizens living in Wilcox County in 2021, 81% were old enough to vote, equating to 7,157 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,522 were male, constituting 63.2%, and 2,635 were female, making up 36.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Wilcox County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over4,52251.1%
Females 18 and over2,63529.8%
Source: US Census Bureau