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Census Bureau: 83.1% of people in Custer 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 4,273 citizens living in Custer County in 2021, 83.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,550 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,919 were male, constituting 54.1%, and 1,631 were female, making up 45.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Custer County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 74.7%.

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 Custer County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Custer County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,91944.9%
Females 18 and over1,63138.2%
Source: US Census Bureau

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