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Census Bureau: 78.7% of people in Honolulu 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 1,015,167 citizens living in Honolulu County in 2021, 78.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 799,096 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 402,226 were male, constituting 50.3%, and 396,870 were female, making up 49.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Honolulu County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.6%.

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 Honolulu County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Honolulu County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over402,22639.6%
Females 18 and over396,87039.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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