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Census Bureau: 76.5% of people in Sibley County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 14,948 citizens living in Sibley County in 2021, 76.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 11,433 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 5,842 were male, constituting 51.1%, and 5,591 were female, making up 48.9%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sibley County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

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 Sibley County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Sibley County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over5,84239.1%
Females 18 and over5,59137.4%
Source: US Census Bureau