Census Bureau: 82.5% of people in Carteret County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

By Outer Banks Times

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 67,944 citizens living in Carteret County in 2021, 82.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 56,055 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 27,256 were male, constituting 48.6%, and 28,799 were female, making up 51.4%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Carteret County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 77.8%.

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 Carteret County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	27,256	40.1%
Females 18 and over	28,799	42.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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