Question 1

How did Butler, Kentucky vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Butler, Kentucky voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+66.3. Kamala D Harris received 965 votes and Donald Trump received 4,905 out of 5,943 total votes cast, a 2.9-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Butler, Kentucky's political history?

Accepted Answer

Butler, Kentucky has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1868. The largest single-election swing was 45.7 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Butler, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Butler, Kentucky has a population of 12,393 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.9% non-Hispanic white, 5.3% Hispanic. About 10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $56,092.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Butler, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Butler, Kentucky are Grayson, Rockcastle, Monroe. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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