Quantcast

Hawkeye Reporter

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Census Bureau: 76.7% of people in Iowa were old enough to vote in 2021

Webp 1j7mj97yfcivq24twpi9lbh5d5xj

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg | governor.iowa.gov

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg | governor.iowa.gov

Of the 3,179,090 citizens living in Iowa in 2021, 76.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,436,915 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,210,444 were male, constituting 49.7%, and 1,226,471 were female, making up 50.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Iowa during 2021 was lower than the national average, which stands at 77.5%.

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 Iowa.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Iowa
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,210,44438.1%
Females 18 and over1,226,47138.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS