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74.2% of Dodge 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 20,798 citizens living in Dodge County in 2021, 74.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 15,438 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 7,748 were male, constituting 50.2%, and 7,690 were female, making up 49.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Dodge County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Dodge County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Dodge County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over7,74837.3%
Females 18 and over7,69037%
Source: US Census Bureau