how many 16-17 year old citizens are there in the united states? this is for a debate speech about a federal amendment to lower the voting age.
2006-09-24 07:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by chiyocide 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Well, as of 1 July 2005 there was 21.039 million between the ages of 15 and 19, inclusive. At the same time there were 17.079 million people between the ages of 14 and 17 inclusive. These two numbers allow us to estimate that there's about 4.23 million persons 16 or 17 yrs old.
http://www.census.gov/popest/national/asrh/NC-EST2005-sa.html
2006-09-24 07:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would the number affect your debate? It seems irrelevant compared to other factors.
2006-09-24 14:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by ifyousaysooooooooooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will never pass. I hope to God I never have to live in that nation if something that ludicrous gets passed.
2006-09-24 14:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult the U.S. cencus department. They can give you the facts as they know it. You are asking the wrong web site, but thanks for the 2 points.
2006-09-24 14:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by dread pirate lavenderbeard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 16.
2006-09-24 14:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋