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Census Bureau: 73.1% of people in Salt Lake County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 1,173,331 citizens living in Salt Lake County in 2021, 73.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 857,963 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 430,673 were male, constituting 50.2%, and 427,290 were female, making up 49.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Salt Lake County during 2021 was higher 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 Salt Lake County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Salt Lake County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over430,67336.7%
Females 18 and over427,29036.4%
Source: US Census Bureau