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Census Bureau: 75.7% of people in Anchorage Municipality were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 292,545 citizens living in Anchorage Municipality in 2021, 75.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 221,541 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 113,260 were male, constituting 51.1%, and 108,281 were female, making up 48.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Anchorage Municipality during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 75.2%.

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 Anchorage Municipality.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Anchorage Municipality
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over113,26038.7%
Females 18 and over108,28137%
Source: US Census Bureau

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