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Census Bureau: 78.1% of people in Pointe Coupee Parish were old enough to vote in 2021

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Of the 20,951 citizens living in Pointe Coupee Parish in 2021, 78.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 16,363 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 7,780 were male, constituting 47.5%, and 8,583 were female, making up 52.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Pointe Coupee Parish during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.4%.

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 Pointe Coupee Parish.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Pointe Coupee Parish
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over7,78037.1%
Females 18 and over8,58341%
Source: US Census Bureau

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