Question 1

How did Van Buren, Iowa vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Van Buren, Iowa voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+55.4. Kamala D Harris received 778 votes and Donald Trump received 2,785 out of 3,625 total votes cast, a 3.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Van Buren, Iowa's political history?

Accepted Answer

Van Buren, Iowa 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 48.0 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Van Buren, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Van Buren, Iowa has a population of 7,241 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.4% non-Hispanic white, 1.8% Hispanic. About 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $61,161.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Van Buren, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Van Buren, Iowa are Perry, Pocahontas, Linn. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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