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Census Bureau: 75.1% of people in Knox County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,434 citizens living in Knox County in 2021, 75.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 6,333 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 3,131 were male, constituting 49.4%, and 3,202 were female, making up 50.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Knox County during 2021 was the same as the state average, which stands at 75.1%.

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 Knox County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Knox County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over3,13137.1%
Females 18 and over3,20238%
Source: US Census Bureau