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78.6% of Chemung County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 84,456 citizens living in Chemung County in 2021, 78.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 66,367 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 33,025 were male, constituting 49.8%, and 33,342 were female, making up 50.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Chemung County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79%.

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 Chemung County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Chemung County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over33,02539.1%
Females 18 and over33,34239.5%
Source: US Census Bureau