Question 1

How did Houston, Tennessee vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Houston, Tennessee voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+58.2. Kamala D Harris received 773 votes and Donald Trump received 2,989 out of 3,810 total votes cast, a 8.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Houston, Tennessee's political history?

Accepted Answer

Houston, Tennessee has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. Democrats have won 34 and Republicans 5 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 91.9 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Houston, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Houston, Tennessee has a population of 8,353 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 90.0% non-Hispanic white, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.6% Black. About 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $59,576.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Houston, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Houston, Tennessee are Humphreys, Monroe, Stewart. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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