Census Bureau: 78.9% of people in Bay County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

By Panama City Reporter

Apr 5, 2024

Of the 181,384 citizens living in Bay County in 2021, 78.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 143,083 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 70,980 were male, constituting 49.6%, and 72,103 were female, making up 50.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Bay 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 Bay County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Bay County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	70,980	39.1%
Females 18 and over	72,103	39.8%

Source: US Census Bureau

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