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Census Bureau: 80.1% of people in Massachusetts were old enough to vote in 2021

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Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll | twitter.com/maura_healey/photo

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll | twitter.com/maura_healey/photo

Of the 6,991,852 citizens living in Massachusetts in 2021, 80.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 5,602,128 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 2,701,656 were male, constituting 48.2%, and 2,900,472 were female, making up 51.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Massachusetts during 2021 was higher than the national average, which stands at 77.5%.

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 Massachusetts.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Massachusetts
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over2,701,65638.6%
Females 18 and over2,900,47241.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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