Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Fayette, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+64.7. Kamala D Harris received 1,632 votes and Donald Trump received 7,847 out of 9,601 total votes cast, a 2.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Fayette, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Fayette, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The largest single-election swing was 110.4 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Fayette, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Fayette, Illinois has a population of 21,315 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 88.3% non-Hispanic white, 3.0% Hispanic, 3.2% Black. About 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $60,944.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Fayette, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Fayette, Illinois are Linn, Bates, Carlisle. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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