Census Bureau: 79.1% of people in Oakland County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

By Waterford Today

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 1,271,983 citizens living in Oakland County in 2021, 79.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,005,730 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 491,215 were male, constituting 48.8%, and 514,515 were female, making up 51.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Oakland County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Oakland County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	491,215	38.6%
Females 18 and over	514,515	40.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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