Question 1

How did Dewitt, Illinois vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Dewitt, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+44.7. Kamala D Harris received 2,058 votes and Donald Trump received 5,529 out of 7,758 total votes cast, a 1.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Dewitt, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Dewitt, Illinois 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 85.2 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Dewitt, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Dewitt, Illinois has a population of 15,373 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 92.7% non-Hispanic white, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Black. About 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $71,678.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Dewitt, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Dewitt, Illinois are Meeker, Posey, Shelby. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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