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Census Bureau: 77.7% of people in Hillsborough County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,444,359 citizens living in Hillsborough County in 2021, 77.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,121,562 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 544,510 were male, constituting 48.5%, and 577,052 were female, making up 51.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Hillsborough County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Hillsborough County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hillsborough County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over544,51037.7%
Females 18 and over577,05240%
Source: US Census Bureau