Question 1

How did Jackson, Tennessee vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Tennessee voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+62.5. Kamala D Harris received 1,040 votes and Donald Trump received 4,586 out of 5,676 total votes cast, a 6.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Jackson, Tennessee's political history?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Tennessee has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 35 and Republicans 5 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 79.1 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Jackson, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Tennessee has a population of 12,029 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 92.2% non-Hispanic white, 2.8% Hispanic. About 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $47,951.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Jackson, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Jackson, Tennessee are Grundy, Monroe, Van Buren. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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