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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024: Over the period from 2016 to 2022, richer counties averaged 10% higher voter turnout than poorer ones. Among the 50 richest counties in the United States, voter turnout averaged 46% during that period. In the 50 poorest counties, voter turnout averaged 36%. Those richest counties had an average household income of more than $105,000, while the poorest averaged less than $35,000.
Note: Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. He hosts "The Scott Rasmussen Show" on Merit Street Media Sunday mornings at 10 Eastern.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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