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Census Bureau: 76.2% of people in Mississippi were old enough to vote in 2021

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Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann | ltgovhosemann.ms.gov

Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann | ltgovhosemann.ms.gov

Of the 2,967,023 citizens living in Mississippi in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,260,969 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,083,380 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 1,177,589 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Mississippi 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 Mississippi.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Mississippi
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,083,38036.5%
Females 18 and over1,177,58939.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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