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Census Bureau: 77.8% of people in Delaware County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 573,883 citizens living in Delaware County in 2021, 77.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 446,478 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 212,451 were male, constituting 47.6%, and 234,027 were female, making up 52.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Delaware County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Delaware County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Delaware County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over212,45137%
Females 18 and over234,02740.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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Borough Of Clifton Heights• Borough of Collingdale• Borough of Media• Edgmont• Borough of Yeadon• Borough of Marcus Hook• Newtown Township• Borough of Aldan• Borough of Rose Valley• Borough of Folcroft• Borough Of Norwood• Borough of Upland• Chadds Ford• Drexel Hill• Borough Of Trainer• Borough Of Chester Heights• Borough Of Millbourne• Folsom• Lower Chichester• Borough Of Brookhaven• Borough Of Glenolden• Borough Of Lansdowne• Borough of Morton• Prospect Park Borough• Borough of East Lansdowne• Nether Providence• Boothwyn• Borough of Darby• Concord• Broomall• Haverford Township• Borough of Ridley Park• Borough of Sharon Hill• Lima• Village Green-Green Ridge• Borough of Eddystone• Linwood• Borough of Parkside• Borough of Rutledge• Swarthmore Borough• Borough of Colwyn• Woodlyn• Tinicum• Springfield

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