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Census Bureau: 78.8% of people in Goliad County were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,085 citizens living in Goliad County in 2021, 78.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 5,583 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 2,721 were male, constituting 48.7%, and 2,862 were female, making up 51.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Goliad County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 74.2%.

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 Goliad County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Goliad County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over2,72138.4%
Females 18 and over2,86240.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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