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79.2% of Pima County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,035,063 citizens living in Pima County in 2021, 79.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 819,435 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 401,506 were male, constituting 49%, and 417,929 were female, making up 51%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Pima 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 Pima County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Pima County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over401,50638.8%
Females 18 and over417,92940.4%
Source: US Census Bureau