79.9% of Kanawha County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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

By Charleston Leader

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 181,953 citizens living in Kanawha County in 2021, 79.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 145,304 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 69,658 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 75,646 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Kanawha County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.7%.

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 Kanawha County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	69,658	38.3%
Females 18 and over	75,646	41.6%

Source: US Census Bureau

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