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Census Bureau: 85.6% of people in Tompkins County were 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 105,638 citizens living in Tompkins County in 2021, 85.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 90,447 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 44,432 were male, constituting 49.1%, and 46,015 were female, making up 50.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Tompkins County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79%.

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 Tompkins County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Tompkins County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over44,43242.1%
Females 18 and over46,01543.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

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