Question 1

How did Atlantic, New Jersey vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic, New Jersey voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+3.0. Kamala D Harris received 61,879 votes and Donald Trump received 65,817 out of 129,759 total votes cast, a 9.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Atlantic, New Jersey's political history?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic, New Jersey has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 15 and Republicans 25 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 36.4 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Atlantic, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic, New Jersey has a population of 276,270 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 54.0% non-Hispanic white, 20.4% Hispanic, 13.4% Black. About 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $78,050.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Atlantic, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Atlantic, New Jersey are Lehigh, Hampden, Orange. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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