Census Bureau: 82.9% of people in Hancock County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

By Down East Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 55,417 citizens living in Hancock County in 2021, 82.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 45,946 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 22,148 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 23,798 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Hancock County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 81.2%.

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 Hancock County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hancock County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	22,148	40%
Females 18 and over	23,798	42.9%

Source: US Census Bureau

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