Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hancock, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+49.9. Kamala D Harris received 2,183 votes and Donald Trump received 6,708 out of 9,065 total votes cast, a 1.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Hancock, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Hancock, 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 98.3 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Hancock, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Hancock, Illinois has a population of 17,281 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.0% non-Hispanic white, 2.3% Hispanic. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,865.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Hancock, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Hancock, Illinois are Elk, Sac, Chariton. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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