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81.2% of Dutchess County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 296,012 citizens living in Dutchess County in 2021, 81.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 240,280 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 119,365 were male, constituting 49.7%, and 120,915 were female, making up 50.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Dutchess County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79%.

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 Dutchess County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Dutchess County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over119,36540.3%
Females 18 and over120,91540.8%
Source: US Census Bureau