Question 1

How did New Madrid, Missouri vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

New Madrid, Missouri voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+53.5. Kamala D Harris received 1,561 votes and Donald Trump received 5,203 out of 6,811 total votes cast, a 2.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is New Madrid, Missouri's political history?

Accepted Answer

New Madrid, Missouri has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The largest single-election swing was 46.0 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of New Madrid, Missouri?

Accepted Answer

New Madrid, Missouri has a population of 15,731 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 74.2% non-Hispanic white, 1.9% Hispanic, 13.1% Black. About 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $51,881.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to New Madrid, Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to New Madrid, Missouri are Mississippi, Cross, Dunklin. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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