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80.1% of Nassau County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 88,492 citizens living in Nassau County in 2021, 80.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 70,864 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 34,814 were male, constituting 49.1%, and 36,050 were female, making up 50.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Nassau County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Nassau County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Nassau County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over34,81439.3%
Females 18 and over36,05040.7%
Source: US Census Bureau