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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Census Bureau: 84% of people in Coos County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 31,360 citizens living in Coos County in 2021, 84% were old enough to vote, equating to 26,326 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 14,251 were male, constituting 54.1%, and 12,075 were female, making up 45.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Coos County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 81%.

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 Coos County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Coos County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over14,25145.4%
Females 18 and over12,07538.5%
Source: US Census Bureau