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79.7% of West Virginia residents old enough to vote in 2021

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West Virginia Senate President - Lt. Governor Craig Blair | wvlegislature.gov/senate1/president.cfm

West Virginia Senate President - Lt. Governor Craig Blair | wvlegislature.gov/senate1/president.cfm

Of the 1,801,049 citizens living in West Virginia in 2021, 79.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,434,554 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 707,968 were male, constituting 49.4%, and 726,586 were female, making up 50.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in West Virginia during 2021 was higher than the national average, which stands at 77.5%.

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 West Virginia.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in West Virginia
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over707,96839.3%
Females 18 and over726,58640.3%
Source: US Census Bureau

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