Question 1

How did Providence, Rhode Island vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Providence, Rhode Island voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+14.0. Kamala D Harris received 150,102 votes and Donald Trump received 112,443 out of 269,679 total votes cast, a 8.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Providence, Rhode Island's political history?

Accepted Answer

Providence, Rhode Island has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The largest single-election swing was 46.6 points in 1960.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Providence, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Providence, Rhode Island has a population of 664,854 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 56.5% non-Hispanic white, 25.6% Hispanic, 7.9% Black. About 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $78,787.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Providence, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Providence, Rhode Island are Orange, Hampden, Camden. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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