Question 1

How did Delaware, Iowa vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Delaware, Iowa voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+39.5. Kamala D Harris received 2,978 votes and Donald Trump received 6,984 out of 10,138 total votes cast, a 4.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Delaware, Iowa's political history?

Accepted Answer

Delaware, Iowa has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 6 and Republicans 34 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 39.0 points in 1968.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Delaware, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Delaware, Iowa has a population of 17,558 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.1% non-Hispanic white, 1.7% Hispanic. About 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $74,989.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Delaware, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Delaware, Iowa are Carroll, Mitchell, Monroe. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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