Census Bureau: 78.5% of people in Mercer County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By Mercer Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 384,951 citizens living in Mercer County in 2021, 78.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 302,290 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 146,817 were male, constituting 48.6%, and 155,473 were female, making up 51.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Mercer 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 Mercer County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	146,817	38.1%
Females 18 and over	155,473	40.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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Princeton Borough• Robbinsville• Hamilton Square• Mercerville• Hopewell Borough• Princeton Junction• Borough of Pennington• Robbinsville Township• White Horse• Yardville• Lawrenceville• Borough of Hightstown• Hamilton• Twin Rivers• Groveville• West Windsor• City Of Trenton

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