Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Macon, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+18.9. Kamala D Harris received 18,009 votes and Donald Trump received 26,562 out of 45,341 total votes cast, a 1.2-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Macon, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Macon, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 14 and Republicans 26 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 89.0 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Macon, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Macon, Illinois has a population of 101,849 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 73.3% non-Hispanic white, 2.9% Hispanic, 16.3% Black. About 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $62,666.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Macon, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Macon, Illinois are Calhoun, Jackson, Stark. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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