Question 1

How did Jackson, Michigan vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Michigan voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+21.3. Kamala D Harris received 32,348 votes and Donald Trump received 50,199 out of 83,827 total votes cast, a 2.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Jackson, Michigan's political history?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Michigan has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 7 and Republicans 33 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 65.8 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Jackson, Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Michigan has a population of 160,060 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 82.0% non-Hispanic white, 4.1% Hispanic, 7.4% Black. About 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $66,073.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Jackson, Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Jackson, Michigan are Lenawee, Calhoun, Clark. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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