Question 1

How did Wilkes, Georgia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes, Georgia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+16.9. Kamala D Harris received 2,112 votes and Donald Trump received 2,971 out of 5,098 total votes cast, a 3.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Wilkes, Georgia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes, Georgia 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 94.0 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Wilkes, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes, Georgia has a population of 9,549 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 51.6% non-Hispanic white, 4.8% Hispanic, 39.5% Black. About 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $52,043.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Wilkes, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Wilkes, Georgia are Dorchester, Clarke, Lunenburg. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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