Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Macoupin, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+39.2. Kamala D Harris received 6,892 votes and Donald Trump received 16,065 out of 23,425 total votes cast, a 2.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Macoupin, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Macoupin, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 27 and Republicans 13 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 103.4 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Macoupin, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Macoupin, Illinois has a population of 44,350 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 93.5% non-Hispanic white, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $70,805.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Macoupin, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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

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