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83.8% of Yavapai 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 233,789 citizens living in Yavapai County in 2021, 83.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 196,008 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 95,544 were male, constituting 48.7%, and 100,464 were female, making up 51.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Yavapai County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.2%.

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 Yavapai County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Yavapai County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over95,54440.9%
Females 18 and over100,46443%
Source: US Census Bureau