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76.2% of Georgia residents old enough to vote in 2021

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Lieutenant Govenor Burt Jones | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR of GEORGIA

Lieutenant Govenor Burt Jones | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR of GEORGIA

Of the 10,625,615 citizens living in Georgia in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 8,093,418 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 3,898,631 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 4,194,787 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Georgia during 2021 was lower than the national average, which stands at 77.5%.

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 Georgia.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Georgia
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over3,898,63136.7%
Females 18 and over4,194,78739.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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