Census Bureau: 80.9% of people in Merrimack County were old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

By Concord Ledger

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 152,983 citizens living in Merrimack County in 2021, 80.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 123,758 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 61,041 were male, constituting 49.3%, and 62,717 were female, making up 50.7%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Merrimack County during 2021 was lower than the state average, which stands at 81%.

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 Merrimack County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	61,041	39.9%
Females 18 and over	62,717	41%

Source: US Census Bureau

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