Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Clay, Kentucky voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+80.3. Kamala D Harris received 692 votes and Donald Trump received 6,729 out of 7,517 total votes cast, a 3.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Clay, Kentucky's political history?

Accepted Answer

Clay, Kentucky has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1868. The largest single-election swing was 54.2 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Clay, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Clay, Kentucky has a population of 19,921 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.3% non-Hispanic white, 2.1% Hispanic, 4.0% Black. About 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $40,900.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Clay, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Clay, Kentucky are Mccreary, Rockcastle, Lee. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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