Question 1

How did Berks, Pennsylvania vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Berks, Pennsylvania voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+12.2. Kamala D Harris received 91,125 votes and Donald Trump received 116,677 out of 209,838 total votes cast, a 4.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Berks, Pennsylvania's political history?

Accepted Answer

Berks, Pennsylvania has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 20 and Republicans 20 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 43.1 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Berks, Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Berks, Pennsylvania has a population of 433,015 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 66.6% non-Hispanic white, 24.8% Hispanic, 4.6% Black. About 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $79,777.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Berks, Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Berks, Pennsylvania are Racine, Yamhill, Kenosha. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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