Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Stark, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+45.6. Kamala D Harris received 725 votes and Donald Trump received 1,983 out of 2,761 total votes cast, a 4.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Stark, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Stark, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936. The largest single-election swing was 110.0 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Stark, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Stark, Illinois has a population of 5,308 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 90.7% non-Hispanic white, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Black. About 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $62,878.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Stark, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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

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