Question 1

How did Salem, New Jersey vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Salem, New Jersey voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+19.2. Kamala D Harris received 12,275 votes and Donald Trump received 18,229 out of 31,001 total votes cast, a 6.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Salem, New Jersey's political history?

Accepted Answer

Salem, New Jersey has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 12 and Republicans 28 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 46.3 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Salem, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Salem, New Jersey has a population of 65,275 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 70.2% non-Hispanic white, 11.3% Hispanic, 14.7% Black. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $79,960.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Salem, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Salem, New Jersey are LaPorte, Montgomery, Kankakee. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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