Voting Trend Data Analysis: Nationwide Voter Turnout by Age Demographics

 

Analyze the voter turnout data by age demographics in the tablesfor the presidential election years of 2016, 2012, 2008, and 2004. , answer the following question: What are the national trends in voter turnout by age demographics across the past four presidential elections? Be sure to note any major changes or lack of changes in voter participation as well as anything that seems to stand out. Use figures from the chart to support your response.

Election Year	Age
18-24	25-44	45-64	65+
2020	51.4%	57.0%	69.0%	74.0%
2016	39.4%	49.0%	61.7%	68.4%
2012	38.0%	49.5%	63.4%	69.7%
2008	44.3%	51.9%	65.0%	68.1%
2004	41.9%	52.2%	66.6%	68.9%