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Census Bureau: 81.8% of people in Penobscot County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 152,211 citizens living in Penobscot County in 2021, 81.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 124,526 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 61,480 were male, constituting 49.4%, and 63,046 were female, making up 50.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Penobscot County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 81.2%.

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 Penobscot County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Penobscot County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over61,48040.4%
Females 18 and over63,04641.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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