Question 1

How did Haakon, South Dakota vote in the 2020 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Haakon, South Dakota voted Republican in 2020 with a margin of R+81.0. Joe Biden received 105 votes and Donald Trump received 1,026 out of 1,137 total votes cast, a 1.3-point shift toward Democrats from 2016.

Question 2

What is Haakon, South Dakota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Haakon, South Dakota has 27 presidential elections on record, spanning 1916 to 2020. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The largest single-election swing was 50.4 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Haakon, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Haakon, South Dakota has a population of 1,722 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 90.0% non-Hispanic white, 1.3% Black. About 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,625.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Haakon, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Haakon, South Dakota are Keya Paha, Perkins, Rock. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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