Question 1

How did Burke, Georgia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Burke, Georgia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+9.3. Kamala D Harris received 4,994 votes and Donald Trump received 6,027 out of 11,070 total votes cast, a 7.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Burke, Georgia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Burke, Georgia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 29 and Republicans 11 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 94.9 points in 1880.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Burke, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Burke, Georgia has a population of 24,470 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 48.0% non-Hispanic white, 3.6% Hispanic, 45.3% Black. About 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $53,014.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Burke, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Burke, Georgia are Jefferson, Barnwell, Barbour. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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