Key demographics that helped Trump win
- 7 years ago
Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States after winning the general election over Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Here are some key demographics: 70% of all voters were white, with 58% of whites voting for Trump compared to 21% of non-whites who voted Trump.
In small cities or rural areas, Trump captured 62% of the vote, 12% more than Romney had in 2012.
Whites without college degrees made up 34% of the voters, with Trump receiving 67% of their votes.
Young whites(18-29) were 12% of the votes, with 48% of them voting Trump.
By comparison, only 9% of young blacks and 24% of young Latinos voted Trump.
Trump won both the 45-64 and 65+ age groups, securing 53% of the votes in both categories.
Of voters who make over $50,000/yr, Trump edged out Clinton 49% to 47%.
Here are some key demographics: 70% of all voters were white, with 58% of whites voting for Trump compared to 21% of non-whites who voted Trump.
In small cities or rural areas, Trump captured 62% of the vote, 12% more than Romney had in 2012.
Whites without college degrees made up 34% of the voters, with Trump receiving 67% of their votes.
Young whites(18-29) were 12% of the votes, with 48% of them voting Trump.
By comparison, only 9% of young blacks and 24% of young Latinos voted Trump.
Trump won both the 45-64 and 65+ age groups, securing 53% of the votes in both categories.
Of voters who make over $50,000/yr, Trump edged out Clinton 49% to 47%.