Census Bureau: 76.5% of people in Pierce County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

By Pierce Today

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 910,225 citizens living in Pierce County in 2021, 76.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 696,507 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 346,851 were male, constituting 49.8%, and 349,656 were female, making up 50.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Pierce County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Pierce County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	346,851	38.1%
Females 18 and over	349,656	38.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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