Census Bureau: 66.8% of people in Utah County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

By Utah Valley Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 648,265 citizens living in Utah County in 2021, 66.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 433,261 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 218,067 were male, constituting 50.3%, and 215,194 were female, making up 49.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Utah County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 70.7%.

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 Utah County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	218,067	33.6%
Females 18 and over	215,194	33.2%

Source: US Census Bureau

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