Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Shelby, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+60.2. Kamala D Harris received 2,240 votes and Donald Trump received 9,267 out of 11,670 total votes cast, a 3.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Shelby, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Shelby, 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 113.8 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Shelby, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Shelby, Illinois has a population of 20,720 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 96.0% non-Hispanic white, 1.2% Hispanic. About 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $72,095.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Shelby, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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

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