82.1% of Horry County residents old enough to vote in 2021

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

By Myrtle Beach Leader

Mar 22, 2024

Of the 344,865 citizens living in Horry County in 2021, 82.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 283,131 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 135,571 were male, constituting 47.9%, and 147,560 were female, making up 52.1%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Horry County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 78.1%.

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 Horry County.

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

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	135,571	39.3%
Females 18 and over	147,560	42.8%

Source: US Census Bureau

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