Question 1

How did Anderson, Kentucky vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Anderson, Kentucky voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+49.1. Kamala D Harris received 3,226 votes and Donald Trump received 9,650 out of 13,095 total votes cast, a 1.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Anderson, Kentucky's political history?

Accepted Answer

Anderson, Kentucky has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The largest single-election swing was 46.4 points in 1968.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Anderson, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Anderson, Kentucky has a population of 24,353 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.8% non-Hispanic white, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Black. About 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $74,488.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Anderson, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Anderson, Kentucky are Whitley, Effingham, Miami. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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