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Census Bureau: 81.2% of people in Maine were old enough to vote in 2021

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Maine Governor Janete Trafton | maine.gov Official website

Maine Governor Janete Trafton | maine.gov Official website

Of the 1,357,046 citizens living in Maine in 2021, 81.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,102,461 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 537,298 were male, constituting 48.7%, and 565,163 were female, making up 51.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Maine during 2021 was higher than the national average, which stands at 77.5%.

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 Maine.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Maine
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over537,29839.6%
Females 18 and over565,16341.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

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