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Census Bureau: 80.4% of people in Sonoma County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 492,498 citizens living in Sonoma County in 2021, 80.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 395,702 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 192,423 were male, constituting 48.6%, and 203,279 were female, making up 51.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sonoma County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.2%.

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 Sonoma County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Sonoma County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over192,42339.1%
Females 18 and over203,27941.3%
Source: US Census Bureau