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Census Bureau: 78.3% of people in Ketchikan Gateway Borough were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,939 citizens living in Ketchikan Gateway Borough in 2021, 78.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 10,919 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 5,641 were male, constituting 51.7%, and 5,278 were female, making up 48.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Ketchikan Gateway Borough during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 75.2%.

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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over5,64140.5%
Females 18 and over5,27837.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

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