Voter engagement rises with age: Shares of citizen population that voted in presidential election years, by age, 2004–2016
| Year | Ages 18–24 | Ages 25–44 | Ages 45–64 | Ages 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 46.7% | 60.1% | 70.4% | 71.0% |
| 2008 | 48.5% | 60.0% | 69.2% | 70.3% |
| 2012 | 41.2% | 57.3% | 67.9% | 72.0% |
| 2016 | 43.0% | 56.5% | 66.6% | 70.9% |
Note: Shares of voting citizen population by age are not available for years prior to 2002.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey data from the Voting Historical Time Series, Table A-1.