Census Bureau: 78.1% of people in Middlesex County were old enough to vote in 2021

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

By South Middlesex Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 858,770 citizens living in Middlesex County in 2021, 78.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 670,903 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 330,236 were male, constituting 49.2%, and 340,667 were female, making up 50.8%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Middlesex County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.9%.

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 Middlesex County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	330,236	38.5%
Females 18 and over	340,667	39.7%

Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Princeton Meadows• Society Hill• Borough of Milltown• Borough of Highland Park• Borough of Dunellen• Borough of Jamesburg• Kendall Park• Borough of Spotswood• City of New Brunswick• Concordia• Monmouth Junction• Old Bridge• Cranbury• City of South Amboy• Dayton• Whittingham• Plainsboro Center• Woodbridge• Avenel• City of Perth Amboy• Laurence Harbor• Sewaren• Borough of South River• Rossmoor• Madison Park• Port Reading• Borough of Sayreville• Borough of Metuchen• Fords• Borough of Carteret• Colonia• Heathcote• Iselin• South Brunswick• Borough Of South Plainfield• Clearbrook Park• Borough Of Helmetta• Brownville• Borough Of Middlesex

!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

South Middlesex Times