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80.2% of Gallatin County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 116,725 citizens living in Gallatin County in 2021, 80.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 93,617 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 49,105 were male, constituting 52.5%, and 44,512 were female, making up 47.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Gallatin County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.4%.

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 Gallatin County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Gallatin County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over49,10542.1%
Females 18 and over44,51238.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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