Census Bureau: 81.1% of people in Allegheny County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By Pittsburgh Review

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 1,246,116 citizens living in Allegheny County in 2021, 81.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,010,566 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 486,131 were male, constituting 48.1%, and 524,435 were female, making up 51.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Allegheny County during 2021 was higher 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 Allegheny County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	486,131	39%
Females 18 and over	524,435	42.1%

Source: US Census Bureau

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