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Census Bureau: 77.7% of people in Jefferson Parish 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 439,402 citizens living in Jefferson Parish in 2021, 77.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 341,453 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 163,531 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 177,922 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Jefferson Parish during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.4%.

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 Jefferson Parish.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Jefferson Parish
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over163,53137.2%
Females 18 and over177,92240.5%
Source: US Census Bureau