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74.3% of Orange County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 398,277 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 74.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 295,794 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 147,975 were male, constituting 50%, and 147,819 were female, making up 50%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Orange County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79%.

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 Orange County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Orange County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over147,97537.2%
Females 18 and over147,81937.1%
Source: US Census Bureau