what percentage of americans vote

what percentage of americans vote

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According to the Pew Research Center, about two-thirds (66%) of the voting-eligible population turned out for the 2020 presidential election, which was the highest rate for any national election. The Census Bureau reports that 66.8% of citizens 18 years and older voted in the 2020 presidential election, which was the highest voter turnout of the 21st century. The Census Bureau also reports that voter turnout for the 2022 U.S. congressional elections was 52.2% of the citizen voting-age population, which was the second-highest for a non-presidential election year since 2000. Overall, 70% of U.S. adult citizens who were eligible to participate in all three elections between 2018 and 2022 voted in at least one of them, with about half that share (37%) voting in all three. However, there are significant differences in voter turnout by race, ethnicity, age, and education level. White Americans are much more consistent voters than Black, Hispanic, or Asian Americans. Adults under 50 made up 36% of voters, but 64% of nonvoters. Adults with a college degree made up 43% of voters in 2022, but only 25% of nonvoters. The U.S. ranks 31st among 50 countries when comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections.

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