Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hamilton, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+63.3. Kamala D Harris received 739 votes and Donald Trump received 3,385 out of 4,181 total votes cast, a 3.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Hamilton, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton, 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 41.1 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Hamilton, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton, Illinois has a population of 7,916 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.7% non-Hispanic white. About 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,746.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Hamilton, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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

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