Question 1

How did Franklin, North Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, North Carolina voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+13.5. Kamala D Harris received 18,167 votes and Donald Trump received 23,938 out of 42,667 total votes cast, a 0.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Franklin, North Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, North Carolina 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 73.2 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Franklin, North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, North Carolina has a population of 74,386 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 60.7% non-Hispanic white, 11.2% Hispanic, 23.4% Black. About 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $74,240.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Franklin, North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Franklin, North Carolina are Granville, Racine, St. Charles. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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