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78.6% of Grand Forks County residents 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 73,101 citizens living in Grand Forks County in 2021, 78.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 57,475 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 29,856 were male, constituting 51.9%, and 27,619 were female, making up 48.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Grand Forks County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.1%.

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 Grand Forks County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Grand Forks County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over29,85640.8%
Females 18 and over27,61937.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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