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Census Bureau: 78.7% of people in Bergen County were 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 952,979 citizens living in Bergen County in 2021, 78.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 749,837 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 362,046 were male, constituting 48.3%, and 387,791 were female, making up 51.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Bergen County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Bergen County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Bergen County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over362,04638%
Females 18 and over387,79140.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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