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Census Bureau: 73.1% of people in Gwinnett County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 948,505 citizens living in Gwinnett County in 2021, 73.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 693,334 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 335,837 were male, constituting 48.4%, and 357,497 were female, making up 51.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Gwinnett County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Gwinnett County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Gwinnett County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over335,83735.4%
Females 18 and over357,49737.7%
Source: US Census Bureau