Quantcast

Westmoreland Review

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 81.5% of people in Westmoreland County were old enough to vote in 2021

Webp sallieannkeller1500x1875editado

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 355,107 citizens living in Westmoreland County in 2021, 81.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 289,507 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 141,475 were male, constituting 48.9%, and 148,032 were female, making up 51.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Westmoreland County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 79.1%.

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 Westmoreland County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Westmoreland County
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over141,47539.8%
Females 18 and over148,03241.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Borough of North Irwin• Grapeville• Rostraver Township• Cook Township• Yukon• Harrison City• Borough of Bolivar• Borough of Hunker• Hyde Park Borough• Calumet• Borough of Youngwood• Herminie• Fellsburg• City of New Kensington• Borough of New Alexandria• Borough of Laurel Mountain• Slickville• North Huntingdon Township• Mammoth• Borough of Donegal• Borough of West Newton• Webster• Derry Township• City of Greensburg• Borough of Scottdale• Borough of Southwest Greensburg• City of Monessen• Borough of East Vandergrift• Bradenville• Lawson Heights• Borough of Irwin• Mount Pleasant Township• East Huntingdon Township• Upper Burrell Township• Norvelt• Hostetter• St. Vincent College• Borough of Adamsburg• Borough of Sutersville• Borough of Latrobe• St. Clair Township• Borough of Derry• Manor Borough• Borough of New Florence• Collinsburg• Borough of Ligonier• Borough of Vandergrift• Borough of New Stanton• Borough of Seward• City of Jeannette• Borough of Penn• Borough of Avonmore• Wyano• City of Lower Burrell• Level Green• Madison Borough• Loyalhanna• Borough Of Delmont• Millwood• Oklahoma Borough• Borough Of Export• Borough Of Arona• City Of Arnold• Crabtree• Borough Of Mount Pleasant• Borough Of North Belle Vernon• Borough of Youngstown• Borough Of South Greensburg• Borough Of Smithton• Borough Of West Leechburg

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate