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Census Bureau: 78.9% of people in Hartford County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 898,636 citizens living in Hartford County in 2021, 78.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 708,888 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 342,432 were male, constituting 48.3%, and 366,456 were female, making up 51.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Hartford County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 79.4%.

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 Hartford County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Hartford County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over342,43238.1%
Females 18 and over366,45640.8%
Source: US Census Bureau