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79.8% of Roanoke County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 96,303 citizens living in Roanoke County in 2021, 79.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 76,844 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 36,492 were male, constituting 47.5%, and 40,352 were female, making up 52.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Roanoke County during 2021 was higher 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 Roanoke County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Roanoke County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over36,49237.9%
Females 18 and over40,35241.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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