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Census Bureau: 68.8% of people in Haines Borough were old enough to vote in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,098 citizens living in Haines Borough in 2021, 68.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,443 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 817 were male, constituting 56.6%, and 626 were female, making up 43.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Haines Borough during 2021 was lower 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 Haines Borough.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Haines Borough
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over81738.9%
Females 18 and over62629.8%
Source: US Census Bureau

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