Question 1

How did Bear Lake, Idaho vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bear Lake, Idaho voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+77.3. Kamala D Harris received 346 votes and Donald Trump received 2,908 out of 3,314 total votes cast, a 0.0-point shift toward Democrats from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bear Lake, Idaho's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bear Lake, Idaho has 34 presidential elections on record, spanning 1892 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 88.7 points in 1896.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bear Lake, Idaho?

Accepted Answer

Bear Lake, Idaho has a population of 6,650 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 93.2% non-Hispanic white, 3.8% Hispanic. About 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $75,260.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bear Lake, Idaho?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bear Lake, Idaho are Oneida, Rich, Fremont. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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