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81.4% of Dekalb County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,639 citizens living in Dekalb County in 2021, 81.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 9,469 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 5,876 were male, constituting 62.1%, and 3,593 were female, making up 37.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Dekalb County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.3%.

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 Dekalb County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Dekalb County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over5,87650.5%
Females 18 and over3,59330.9%
Source: US Census Bureau