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Census Bureau: 73.9% of people in Pemiscot County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 15,949 citizens living in Pemiscot County in 2021, 73.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 11,784 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 5,412 were male, constituting 45.9%, and 6,372 were female, making up 54.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Pemiscot County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77.3%.

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 Pemiscot County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Pemiscot County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over5,41233.9%
Females 18 and over6,37240%
Source: US Census Bureau

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