Question 1

How did Jackson, Louisiana vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Louisiana voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+47.6. Kamala D Harris received 1,852 votes and Donald Trump received 5,291 out of 7,226 total votes cast, a 5.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Jackson, Louisiana's political history?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Louisiana 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 115.5 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Jackson, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Louisiana has a population of 14,884 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 65.7% non-Hispanic white, 3.5% Hispanic, 23.6% Black. About 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $44,925.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Jackson, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Jackson, Louisiana are Calhoun, Franklin, Dodge. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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