Updated voter demographics, 11.19.09

Below is the latest demographic analysis of voters who have returned their ballots in the City’s charter referendum. The data is current as of 10,025 votes (roughly 26% turnout).

The latest data shows little to no change in previously identified trends. Most voters thus far are white and age 50 or older. African-American turnout is up slightly, as is turnout in the 35-50 demographic. Although voters 50 and older make up around 50% of the City electorate, they’ve accounted for about 75% of votes cast so far. Voters under age 35 make up about 25% of the electorate, but account for less than 10% of votes cast.

To view previous data, check out November 17, November 16, and November 12.

To be clear, returned ballots remained sealed until after 7:00 PM on November 24. The Supervisor of Elections, however, does record who has voted, and that list is public information. Demographic data supplied by voters on their voter registration form is also public information. This data can be combined by anyone to create a demographic analysis of those who have voted.

If you haven’t voted yet, please do. It’s easy! Return postage is prepaid and voters can simply drop their completed ballot in their mailbox. Alternately, you can return your ballot by hand to the Supervisor of Elections’ office at 213 South Palafox Street.

Age

Of all those who have voted, what percentage belongs to each age group?

• 65+: 41% (no change from 11/17, 42% on 11/16, 45% on 11/12)
• 50-64: 34% (no change from 11/17 or 11/16, 32% on 11/12)
• 35-49: 17% (no change from 11-17, 16% on 11/16, 15% on 11/12)
• 25-34: 5% (no change)
• 18-24: 3% (no change)

Race

Of all those who have voted, what percentage are white, what percentage are African-American, and what percentage are neither?

• White: 81.3% (no change from 11/17, 81.5% on 11/16, 83% on 11/12)
• African-American: 15.7% (no change from 11/17, 15.5% on 11/16, 15% on 11/12)
• Other: 3% (no change from 11/17 or 11/16, 2% on 11/12)

Party affiliation

Of all those who have voted, what percentage are registered Republicans, what percentage are Democrats, and what percentage are neither?

• Republican: 47% (no change from 11/17 or 11/16, 46% on 11/12)
• Democratic: 44% (no change from 11/17 or 11/16, 45% on 11/12)
• Other: 9% (no change)

Turnout by Council district

What percentage of the eligible voters in each Council district have voted?

• District 1: 28%
• District 2: 25%
• District 3: 33%
• District 4: 32%
• District 5: 22%
• District 6: 22%
• District 7: 19%