78.1% of Murray County residents old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By SW Minnesota Today

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 8,224 citizens living in Murray County in 2021, 78.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 6,419 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 3,240 were male, constituting 50.5%, and 3,179 were female, making up 49.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Murray County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Murray County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	3,240	39.4%
Females 18 and over	3,179	38.7%

Source: US Census Bureau

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