Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lake, Tennessee voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+54.9. Kamala D Harris received 429 votes and Donald Trump received 1,493 out of 1,939 total votes cast, a 7.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Lake, Tennessee's political history?

Accepted Answer

Lake, Tennessee has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The largest single-election swing was 87.6 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Lake, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Lake, Tennessee has a population of 6,579 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 64.2% non-Hispanic white, 3.1% Hispanic, 22.5% Black. About 9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $28,814.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Lake, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

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

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