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Which age group has the highest turnout when it comes to voting?
As with past elections, a higher share of women (68.4%) than men (65.0%) turned out to vote. Voter turnout also increased as age, educational attainment and income increased. Voter turnout was highest among those ages 65 to 74 at 76.0%, while the percentage was lowest among those ages 18 to 24 at 51.4%.
What percentage of us citizens vote in presidential elections?
Turnout statistics
| Election | Voting-age Population (VAP) | % Turnout of VEP |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 229,945,000 | 62.5% |
| 2012 | 235,248,000 | 58.0% |
| 2016 | 249,422,000 | 59.2% |
| 2020 | 257,605,088 | 66.9% |
What is the median age of voters?
The median age of the entire electorate in presidential election years was between 39 and 45; the median age of voters in those years was between 43 and 46. 9 The Census Bureau also provides an interval estimate for the family income of voters, from which median family income can be obtained (see Table 2).
What is the average age of a U.S. citizen?
38.5
Median age by country
| Country | Median age in years | Population under 20 years old |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 38.5 | 24.8 % |
| China | 38.4 | 23.4 % |
| United Arab Emirates | 38.4 | 18.8 % |
| Ireland | 37.8 | 27.2 % |
What is a voter turnout rate?
In political science, voter turnout is the percentage of registered voters who participated in an election (often defined as those who cast a ballot).
What state has the oldest average population?
Maine
States Ranked by Percent of Population Age 65 or Older, 2020
| Rank | State | Population Ages 65+ (percent of state population) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 21.8 |
| 2 | Florida | 21.3 |
| 3 | West Virginia | 20.9 |
| 4 | Vermont | 20.6 |