Census Bureau: 74.3% of people in Sedgwick County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By South Wichita News

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 520,467 citizens living in Sedgwick County in 2021, 74.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 386,727 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 190,048 were male, constituting 49.1%, and 196,679 were female, making up 50.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sedgwick County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 75.6%.

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 Sedgwick County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Sedgwick County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	190,048	36.5%
Females 18 and over	196,679	37.8%

Source: US Census Bureau

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