Question 1

How did Carlton, Minnesota vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Carlton, Minnesota voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+2.5. Kamala D Harris received 9,905 votes and Donald Trump received 10,435 out of 20,815 total votes cast, a 4.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Carlton, Minnesota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Carlton, Minnesota has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 26 and Republicans 14 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 59.1 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Carlton, Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Carlton, Minnesota has a population of 36,518 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 86.9% non-Hispanic white, 1.9% Hispanic, 2.2% Black. About 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $80,573.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Carlton, Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Carlton, Minnesota are Vernon, Green, Columbia. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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