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Census Bureau: 77.2% of people in Quay County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,675 citizens living in Quay County in 2021, 77.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 6,700 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 3,240 were male, constituting 48.4%, and 3,460 were female, making up 51.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Quay County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77%.

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 Quay County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Quay County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over3,24037.3%
Females 18 and over3,46039.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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