Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, Georgia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+1.2. Kamala D Harris received 3,674 votes and Donald Trump received 3,765 out of 7,463 total votes cast, a 8.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Jefferson, Georgia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, Georgia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 35 and Republicans 5 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 81.0 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Jefferson, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, Georgia has a population of 15,341 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 41.1% non-Hispanic white, 3.6% Hispanic, 52.8% Black. About 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $53,014.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Jefferson, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

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

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