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Census Bureau: 85% of people in Roscommon County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 23,458 citizens living in Roscommon County in 2021, 85% were old enough to vote, equating to 19,927 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 9,977 were male, constituting 50.1%, and 9,950 were female, making up 49.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Roscommon County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Roscommon County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Roscommon County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over9,97742.5%
Females 18 and over9,95042.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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