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Census Bureau: 78.4% of people in Okeechobee 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 39,716 citizens living in Okeechobee County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 31,155 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 16,748 were male, constituting 53.8%, and 14,407 were female, making up 46.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Okeechobee County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Okeechobee County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Okeechobee County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over16,74842.2%
Females 18 and over14,40736.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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