Census Bureau: 85.7% of people in Sarasota County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

By West Florida News

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 429,336 citizens living in Sarasota County in 2021, 85.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 367,897 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 174,233 were male, constituting 47.4%, and 193,664 were female, making up 52.6%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Sarasota County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 80%.

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 Sarasota County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	174,233	40.6%
Females 18 and over	193,664	45.1%

Source: US Census Bureau

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