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Census Bureau: 77.1% of people in Lehigh County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 372,492 citizens living in Lehigh County in 2021, 77.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 287,177 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 139,303 were male, constituting 48.5%, and 147,874 were female, making up 51.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Lehigh County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Lehigh County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Lehigh County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over139,30337.4%
Females 18 and over147,87439.7%
Source: US Census Bureau