Question 1

How did Forest, Wisconsin vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Forest, Wisconsin voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+33.4. Kamala D Harris received 1,681 votes and Donald Trump received 3,382 out of 5,097 total votes cast, a 2.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Forest, Wisconsin's political history?

Accepted Answer

Forest, Wisconsin has 35 presidential elections on record, spanning 1888 to 2024. Democrats have won 17 and Republicans 18 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 60.2 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Forest, Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Forest, Wisconsin has a population of 9,369 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 77.7% non-Hispanic white, 2.2% Hispanic. About 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $61,071.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Forest, Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Forest, Wisconsin are Traverse, Day, Menominee. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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