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Census Bureau: 79.4% of people in Alameda County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 1,673,133 citizens living in Alameda County in 2021, 79.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,329,045 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 651,460 were male, constituting 49%, and 677,585 were female, making up 51%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Alameda County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.2%.

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 Alameda County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Alameda County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over651,46038.9%
Females 18 and over677,58540.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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