Census Bureau: 80% of people in Schuylkill County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By Lower Bucks Today

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 143,308 citizens living in Schuylkill County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 114,653 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 59,177 were male, constituting 51.6%, and 55,476 were female, making up 48.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Schuylkill County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Schuylkill County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Schuylkill County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	59,177	41.3%
Females 18 and over	55,476	38.7%

Source: US Census Bureau

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