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Census Bureau: 73% of people in Prince William County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 477,224 citizens living in Prince William County in 2021, 73% were old enough to vote, equating to 348,261 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 173,514 were male, constituting 49.8%, and 174,747 were female, making up 50.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Prince William 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 Prince William County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Prince William County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over173,51436.4%
Females 18 and over174,74736.6%
Source: US Census Bureau