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Census Bureau: 80% of people in Northampton County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 311,359 citizens living in Northampton County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 249,009 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 122,070 were male, constituting 49%, and 126,939 were female, making up 51%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Northampton County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over122,07039.2%
Females 18 and over126,93940.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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East Allen• Borough of Tatamy• City of Easton• Borough of Bath• Williams• Borough of Stockertown• City of Bethlehem• Eastlawn Gardens• Forks• Palmer• Middletown• Borough of Wilson• Borough of Portland• Borough of North Catasauqua• Martins Creek• Borough of Wind Gap• Old Orchard• Palmer Heights• Belfast• Lower Nazareth• Borough of Walnutport• Borough of Hellertown• Borough of Bangor• Cherryville• Borough of Glendon• Plainfield Township• Borough of Nazareth• Raubsville• Lower Saucon Township• Moore• Borough of Freemansburg• Borough of Roseto• Upper Mount Bethel• Chapman Borough• Borough of East Bangor• Borough Of Pen Argyl• Allen• Borough Of West Easton• Northampton Borough• Ackermanville

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