Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Cumberland, New Jersey voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+3.8. Kamala D Harris received 26,577 votes and Donald Trump received 28,675 out of 55,885 total votes cast, a 9.8-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Cumberland, New Jersey's political history?

Accepted Answer

Cumberland, New Jersey has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 16 and Republicans 24 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 41.8 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Cumberland, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Cumberland, New Jersey has a population of 153,305 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 40.9% non-Hispanic white, 35.7% Hispanic, 17.2% Black. About 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $67,436.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Cumberland, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

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

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