Question 1

What are the demographics of Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Alabama has a population of 5,086,768 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 63.4% non-Hispanic white, 5.6% Hispanic, 25.8% Black. About 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,481.

Question 2

Which places are most similar to Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar states to Alabama are Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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