Question 1

How did Athens, Ohio vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Athens, Ohio voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+10.7. Kamala D Harris received 14,134 votes and Donald Trump received 11,369 out of 25,776 total votes cast, a 4.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Athens, Ohio's political history?

Accepted Answer

Athens, Ohio has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The largest single-election swing was 43.8 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Athens, Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Athens, Ohio has a population of 61,737 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 88.6% non-Hispanic white, 2.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Black. About 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $56,001.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Athens, Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Athens, Ohio are Isabella, Jackson, Centre. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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