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74.7% of Jones County residents 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 67,374 citizens living in Jones County in 2021, 74.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 50,326 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 24,181 were male, constituting 48%, and 26,145 were female, making up 52%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Jones 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 Jones County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Jones County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over24,18135.9%
Females 18 and over26,14538.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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