Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Peoria, Illinois voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+4.6. Kamala D Harris received 40,564 votes and Donald Trump received 36,896 out of 79,138 total votes cast, a 1.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Peoria, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Peoria, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992. The largest single-election swing was 92.6 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Peoria, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Peoria, Illinois has a population of 179,645 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 66.1% non-Hispanic white, 6.0% Hispanic, 17.3% Black. About 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,108.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Peoria, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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

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