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82.3% of Ulster County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 181,862 citizens living in Ulster County in 2021, 82.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 149,731 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 74,382 were male, constituting 49.7%, and 75,349 were female, making up 50.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Ulster County during 2021 was higher 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 Ulster County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Ulster County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over74,38240.9%
Females 18 and over75,34941.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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