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Census Bureau: 85.5% of people in Skagway Municipality were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,329 citizens living in Skagway Municipality in 2021, 85.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,136 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 586 were male, constituting 51.6%, and 550 were female, making up 48.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Skagway Municipality 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 Skagway Municipality.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Skagway Municipality
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over58644.1%
Females 18 and over55041.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

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