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Census Bureau: 77.3% of people in Tensas Parish were old enough to vote in 2021

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

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

Of the 4,269 citizens living in Tensas Parish in 2021, 77.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,299 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 1,567 were male, constituting 47.5%, and 1,732 were female, making up 52.5%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Tensas Parish
Demographic GroupEstimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Males 18 and over1,56736.7%
Females 18 and over1,73240.6%
Source: US Census Bureau

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