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Census Bureau: 80% of people in Johnson County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 151,833 citizens living in Johnson County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 121,459 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 60,086 were male, constituting 49.5%, and 61,373 were female, making up 50.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Johnson County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Johnson County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Johnson County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over60,08639.6%
Females 18 and over61,37340.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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