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79.5% of Grays Harbor County residents 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 74,737 citizens living in Grays Harbor County in 2021, 79.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 59,434 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 30,747 were male, constituting 51.7%, and 28,687 were female, making up 48.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Grays Harbor County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Grays Harbor County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Grays Harbor County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over30,74741.1%
Females 18 and over28,68738.4%
Source: US Census Bureau