Question 1

How did Herkimer, New York vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Herkimer, New York voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+36.4. Kamala D Harris received 9,110 votes and Donald Trump received 19,557 out of 28,725 total votes cast, a 5.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Herkimer, New York's political history?

Accepted Answer

Herkimer, New York 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 49.4 points in 1968.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Herkimer, New York?

Accepted Answer

Herkimer, New York has a population of 59,757 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 90.7% non-Hispanic white, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Black. About 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $68,515.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Herkimer, New York?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Herkimer, New York are Chenango, Cass, Washington. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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