Question 1

How did Berkeley, West Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, West Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+35.8. Kamala D Harris received 17,500 votes and Donald Trump received 37,580 out of 56,102 total votes cast, a 4.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Berkeley, West Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, West Virginia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 45.7 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Berkeley, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, West Virginia has a population of 129,514 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 79.7% non-Hispanic white, 6.4% Hispanic, 7.4% Black. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $80,815.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Berkeley, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Berkeley, West Virginia are Cecil, Warren, Shelby. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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