Question 1

How did Hamlin, South Dakota vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Hamlin, South Dakota voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+60.5. Kamala D Harris received 610 votes and Donald Trump received 2,560 out of 3,226 total votes cast, a 4.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Hamlin, South Dakota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Hamlin, South Dakota has 34 presidential elections on record, spanning 1892 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 71.3 points in 1912.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Hamlin, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Hamlin, South Dakota has a population of 6,373 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.2% non-Hispanic white, 5.9% Hispanic. About 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $87,101.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Hamlin, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Hamlin, South Dakota are Morton, McCook, Lincoln. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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