Census Bureau: 78.1% of people in Lawrence County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By Decatur Times

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 33,089 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 78.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 25,847 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 12,472 were male, constituting 48.3%, and 13,375 were female, making up 51.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Lawrence County during 2021 was higher than the state 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 Lawrence County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Lawrence County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	12,472	37.7%
Females 18 and over	13,375	40.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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