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Census Bureau: 76.5% of people in Hood River County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 23,915 citizens living in Hood River County in 2021, 76.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 18,296 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 9,270 were male, constituting 50.7%, and 9,026 were female, making up 49.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Hood River County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.2%.

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 Hood River County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hood River County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over9,27038.8%
Females 18 and over9,02637.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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