Census Bureau: 75.9% of people in Allegan County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

By Holland Reporter

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 119,418 citizens living in Allegan County in 2021, 75.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 90,575 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 45,224 were male, constituting 49.9%, and 45,351 were female, making up 50.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Allegan County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 78.2%.

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 Allegan County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	45,224	37.9%
Females 18 and over	45,351	38%

Source: US Census Bureau

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City of Douglas• City of Allegan• Allegan Township• City of Saugatuck• City of Otsego• Village of Hopkins• Valley• Saugatuck Township• Manlius• Heath• Village Of Martin• City Of Fennville• City Of Plainwell• City Of Wayland

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