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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Census Bureau: 81.4% of people in Sussex County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 234,045 citizens living in Sussex County in 2021, 81.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 190,590 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 91,658 were male, constituting 48.1%, and 98,932 were female, making up 51.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sussex County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.9%.

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 Sussex County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Sussex County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over91,65839.2%
Females 18 and over98,93242.3%
Source: US Census Bureau