Census Bureau: 77.3% of people in Gaston County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Gastonia Times

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 226,097 citizens living in Gaston County in 2021, 77.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 174,829 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 83,397 were male, constituting 47.7%, and 91,432 were female, making up 52.3%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Gaston County during 2021 was lower 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 Gaston County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	83,397	36.9%
Females 18 and over	91,432	40.4%

Source: US Census Bureau

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