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77.7% of Rockingham County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 83,090 citizens living in Rockingham County in 2021, 77.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 64,552 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 31,559 were male, constituting 48.9%, and 32,993 were female, making up 51.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Rockingham County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Rockingham County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Rockingham County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over31,55938%
Females 18 and over32,99339.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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