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Census Bureau: 76.8% of people in Otero County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

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Of the 67,298 citizens living in Otero County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 51,706 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 26,913 were male, constituting 52.1%, and 24,793 were female, making up 47.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Otero County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77%.

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 Otero County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Otero County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over26,91340%
Females 18 and over24,79336.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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