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Census Bureau: 75.6% of people in Kansas were old enough to vote in 2021

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Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland | governor.kansas.gov/governor

Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland | governor.kansas.gov/governor

Of the 2,932,099 citizens living in Kansas in 2021, 75.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,217,948 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,101,605 were male, constituting 49.7%, and 1,116,343 were female, making up 50.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Kansas during 2021 was lower 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 Kansas.

Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Kansas
Population SegmentEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,101,60537.6%
Females 18 and over1,116,34338.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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