Census Bureau: 76.7% of people in St. Charles County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By St. Charles Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 402,377 citizens living in St. Charles County in 2021, 76.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 308,623 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 151,050 were male, constituting 48.9%, and 157,573 were female, making up 51.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in St. Charles County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.3%.

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 St. Charles County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in St. Charles County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	151,050	37.5%
Females 18 and over	157,573	39.2%

Source: US Census Bureau

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