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Census Bureau: 81.7% of people in Baker 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 2,928 citizens living in Baker County in 2021, 81.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,392 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,124 were male, constituting 47%, and 1,268 were female, making up 53%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Baker County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,12438.4%
Females 18 and over1,26843.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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