Question 1

How did Calhoun, Illinois vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Calhoun, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+55.9. Kamala D Harris received 560 votes and Donald Trump received 2,059 out of 2,680 total votes cast, a 6.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Calhoun, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Calhoun, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 23 and Republicans 17 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 35.6 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Calhoun, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Calhoun, Illinois has a population of 4,330 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.3% non-Hispanic white, 1.5% Black. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $93,203.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Calhoun, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Calhoun, Illinois are Chickasaw, Deuel, Ringgold. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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