Question 1

How did Swain, North Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Swain, North Carolina voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+23.6. Kamala D Harris received 2,643 votes and Donald Trump received 4,311 out of 7,052 total votes cast, a 4.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Swain, North Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Swain, North Carolina has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The largest single-election swing was 51.1 points in 1912.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Swain, North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Swain, North Carolina has a population of 14,013 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 59.2% non-Hispanic white, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.6% Black. About 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $52,349.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Swain, North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Swain, North Carolina are Hill, Lake, Roberts. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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