Voter turnout among 45-64 year olds U.S. presidential elections 1964-2020

In the 2016 presidential election, turnout among those aged 45 to 64 years reached its lowest level, at less than 62 percent, but it then rose above 65 percent in 2020. White voters in this age bracket have had the highest turnout rate in all of these elections, especially white voters of non-Hispanic origin; except for the 2012 election where Black voters had the highest turnout rate. As with other age groups, Asian American and Hispanic voters traditionally have much lower turnout rates, often around half of the national average for those in the 45 to 64 age bracket.

Voter turnout rates* among 45 to 64 year olds by ethnicity in U.S. presidential elections from 1964 to 2020

Characteristic	Total	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian**	White non-Hispanic***
2020	65.5%	66.9%	65.8%	49.5%	40.9%	72.7%
2016	61.7%	63.4%	62.1%	36.7%	39.9%	68.4%
2012	63.4%	64.3%	68.9%	37.6%	36.3%	68.5%
2008	65%	66.6%	65.5%	39.5%	38.8%	70.1%
2004	66.6%	68.6%	62.6%	38.5%	38.3%	72%
2000	64.1%	65.6%	62.9%	38.3%	32%	68.4%
1996	64.4%	66.1%	61.7%	38.3%	32.1%	68.6%
1992	70%	71.8%	64.9%	40.4%	-	-
1988	67.9%	69.2%	64.8%	39.2%	-	-
1984	69.8%	69.8%	66.2%	44.2%	-	-
1980	69.3%	70.7%	61.2%	42.7%	-	-
1976	68.7%	69.9%	62.3%	40.3%	-	-
1972	70.8%	71.9%	61.9%	43.5%	-	-
1968	74.9%	76.1%	64.5%	-	-	-
1964	75.9%	77.2%	64.1%	-	-	-

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2021

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United States

Survey time period

1964 to 2020

Supplementary notes

*Voter turnout figures relate to the share of eligible voters who take part in the election, and does not represent the share of the entire population (for example, under-18's, non-citizens, felons (rules vary)).
Residents in U.S. overseas territories are eligible to vote in general elections, but may not vote in the presidential election.

**Prior to 2004, data also includes Pacific Islanders, therefore caution is advised when comparing figures over time.

***Non-Hispanic whites are defined as European Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, and North African Americans, who do not have Hispanic ancestry. Their data is also included in the "White"category.

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