Question 1

How did Kern, California vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Kern, California voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+21.1. Kamala D Harris received 108,241 votes and Donald Trump received 167,879 out of 283,246 total votes cast, a 10.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Kern, California's political history?

Accepted Answer

Kern, California has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 70.7 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Kern, California?

Accepted Answer

Kern, California has a population of 915,075 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 29.6% non-Hispanic white, 56.5% Hispanic, 5.1% Black. About 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $70,210.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Kern, California?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Kern, California are Tulare, Kings, Madera. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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