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76.8% of Okanogan County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 41,966 citizens living in Okanogan County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 32,219 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 16,252 were male, constituting 50.4%, and 15,967 were female, making up 49.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Okanogan County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Okanogan County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Okanogan County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over16,25238.7%
Females 18 and over15,96738%
Source: US Census Bureau