Census Bureau: 79.2% of people in Bristol County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Bristol Reporter

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 576,070 citizens living in Bristol County in 2021, 79.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 456,154 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 219,645 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 236,509 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Bristol County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 80.1%.

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 Bristol County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Bristol County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	219,645	38.1%
Females 18 and over	236,509	41.1%

Source: US Census Bureau

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