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Census Bureau: 79.3% of people in Bladen County were 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 30,105 citizens living in Bladen County in 2021, 79.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 23,883 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 11,156 were male, constituting 46.7%, and 12,727 were female, making up 53.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Bladen County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.8%.

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 Bladen County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Bladen County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over11,15637.1%
Females 18 and over12,72742.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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