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Census Bureau: 78.3% of people in Bernalillo County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 674,919 citizens living in Bernalillo County in 2021, 78.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 528,737 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 257,575 were male, constituting 48.7%, and 271,162 were female, making up 51.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Bernalillo County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77%.

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 Bernalillo County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Bernalillo County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over257,57538.2%
Females 18 and over271,16240.2%
Source: US Census Bureau