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69.6% of Lea County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 72,743 citizens living in Lea County in 2021, 69.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 50,632 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 26,207 were male, constituting 51.8%, and 24,425 were female, making up 48.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Lea County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 77%.

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 Lea County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Lea County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over26,20736%
Females 18 and over24,42533.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

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