Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Merced, California voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+4.4. Kamala D Harris received 40,190 votes and Donald Trump received 43,955 out of 86,392 total votes cast, a 15.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Merced, California's political history?

Accepted Answer

Merced, California has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 27 and Republicans 13 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 61.3 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Merced, California?

Accepted Answer

Merced, California has a population of 290,201 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 23.2% non-Hispanic white, 63.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Black. About 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,510.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Merced, California?

Accepted Answer

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

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