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Census Bureau: 79.1% of people in Oakland County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,271,983 citizens living in Oakland County in 2021, 79.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,005,730 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 491,215 were male, constituting 48.8%, and 514,515 were female, making up 51.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Oakland County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Oakland County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Oakland County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over491,21538.6%
Females 18 and over514,51540.4%
Source: US Census Bureau