HarrisDemocratic29.0%1,193TrumpRepublican68.8%2,830OtherAll other candidates2.3%93
R+39.8- Lead
- 1,637
- Total
- 4,116
- vs nation
- R+38.3
- Turnout
- —
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Acton, CA
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic30.6%1,458TrumpRepublican67.8%3,229OtherAll other candidates1.7%79
R+37.2- Lead
- 1,771
- Total
- 4,766
- vs nation
- R+41.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic26.3%1,007TrumpRepublican69.4%2,657OtherAll other candidates4.3%164
R+43.1- Lead
- 1,650
- Total
- 3,828
- vs nation
- R+45.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic26.6%967RomneyRepublican70.9%2,579OtherAll other candidates2.5%90
R+44.3- Lead
- 1,612
- Total
- 3,636
- vs nation
- R+48.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic32.3%357McCainRepublican64.7%714OtherAll other candidates3.0%33
R+32.3- Lead
- 357
- Total
- 1,104
- vs nation
- R+39.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic25.5%323BushRepublican64.0%812OtherAll other candidates10.5%133
R+38.6- Lead
- 489
- Total
- 1,268
- vs nation
- R+36.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+39.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 7,8802024 5-year
- Median household income
- $113,0002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 57.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 36.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+44.3 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Quartz Hill, CA · twin score 90.8
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.6% |
| 2008 | −32.3% |
| 2012 | −44.3% |
| 2016 | −43.1% |
| 2020 | −37.2% |
| 2024 | −39.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.0%Harris1,193 | 68.8%Trump2,830 | 2.3% | R+39.8 | — | R+38.3 | 4,116 | |
| R | 30.6%Biden1,458 | 67.8%Trump3,229 | 1.7% | R+37.2 | D+5.9 | R+41.6 | 4,766 | |
| R | 26.3%Clinton1,007 | 69.4%Trump2,657 | 4.3% | R+43.1 | — | R+45.2 | 3,828 | |
| R | 26.6%Obama967 | 70.9%Romney2,579 | 2.5% | R+44.3 | — | R+48.2 | 3,636 | |
| R | 32.3%Obama357 | 64.7%McCain714 | 3.0% | R+32.3 | — | R+39.6 | 1,104 | |
| R | 25.5%Kerry323 | 64.0%Bush812 | 10.5% | R+38.6 | — | R+36.1 | 1,268 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 29.6%1,216 | 70.4%2,893 | 4,109 |
| 2020 | R | 27.2%1,256 | 72.8%3,363 | 4,619 |
Acton sits in the Antelope Valley foothills about 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, drawing residents who trade urban density for rural acreage — a pattern that tends to shift its electorate noticeably rightward of surrounding L.A. County precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 44.3 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.8 points.
A population of 7,880, a 58% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $113,000 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Quartz Hill and Granite Shoals.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Quartz Hill
California
90.8twin score
2008–2016 trajectory% Latino≠ median age
Granite Shoals
Texas
90.5twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Valley Center
California
88.4twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Acton, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Acton, California voted Republican by 39.8 points (R+39.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,116 votes cast, 1,193 went Democratic and 2,830 went Republican.
How many people live in Acton, California?
Acton, California has a population of 7,880 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Acton, California?
Median household income in Acton, California is $113,000 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Acton, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Acton, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.