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76.5% of Lincoln County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 34,910 citizens living in Lincoln County in 2021, 76.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 26,689 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 12,503 were male, constituting 46.8%, and 14,186 were female, making up 53.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Lincoln County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.2%.

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 Lincoln County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Lincoln County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over12,50335.8%
Females 18 and over14,18640.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

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