Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lake, South Dakota voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+31.2. Kamala D Harris received 1,978 votes and Donald Trump received 3,819 out of 5,906 total votes cast, a 3.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Lake, South Dakota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Lake, South Dakota has 34 presidential elections on record, spanning 1892 to 2024. Democrats have won 9 and Republicans 25 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 69.6 points in 1912.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Lake, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Lake, South Dakota has a population of 10,972 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 88.8% non-Hispanic white, 5.3% Hispanic. About 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $76,808.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Lake, South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Lake, South Dakota are Barnes, Traill, Marion. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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