Question 1

How did Independence, Arkansas vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Independence, Arkansas voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+59.5. Kamala D Harris received 2,689 votes and Donald Trump received 11,023 out of 14,011 total votes cast, a 1.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Independence, Arkansas's political history?

Accepted Answer

Independence, Arkansas has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The largest single-election swing was 74.1 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Independence, Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Independence, Arkansas has a population of 38,175 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 82.1% non-Hispanic white, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. About 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $56,609.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Independence, Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Independence, Arkansas are Garvin, Vermilion, Greene. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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