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81.6% of Clearfield County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 80,667 citizens living in Clearfield County in 2021, 81.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 65,858 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 35,192 were male, constituting 53.4%, and 30,666 were female, making up 46.6%.

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

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Clearfield County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over35,19243.6%
Females 18 and over30,66638%
Source: US Census Bureau