HarrisDemocratic68.4%1,539TrumpRepublican28.8%648OtherAll other candidates2.8%62
D+39.6- Lead
- 891
- Total
- 2,249
- vs nation
- D+41.1
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic68.7%1,654TrumpRepublican29.7%714OtherAll other candidates1.7%40
D+39.0- Lead
- 940
- Total
- 2,408
- vs nation
- D+34.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.6%1,380TrumpRepublican30.4%660OtherAll other candidates5.9%129
D+33.2- Lead
- 720
- Total
- 2,169
- vs nation
- D+31.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.3%1,440RomneyRepublican37.1%886OtherAll other candidates2.6%62
D+23.2- Lead
- 554
- Total
- 2,388
- vs nation
- D+19.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.0%452McCainRepublican35.5%259OtherAll other candidates2.5%18
D+26.5- Lead
- 193
- Total
- 729
- vs nation
- D+19.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic53.3%414BushRepublican42.1%327OtherAll other candidates4.6%36
D+11.2- Lead
- 87
- Total
- 777
- vs nation
- D+13.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+39.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,1622024 5-year
- Median household income
- $129,2502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 86.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+39.6 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | +26.5% |
| 2012 | +23.2% |
| 2016 | +33.2% |
| 2020 | +39.0% |
| 2024 | +39.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.4%Harris1,539 | 28.8%Trump648 | 2.8% | D+39.6 | D+0.6 | D+41.1 | 2,249 | |
| D | 68.7%Biden1,654 | 29.7%Trump714 | 1.7% | D+39.0 | D+5.8 | D+34.6 | 2,408 | |
| D | 63.6%Clinton1,380 | 30.4%Trump660 | 5.9% | D+33.2 | D+10.0 | D+31.1 | 2,169 | |
| D | 60.3%Obama1,440 | 37.1%Romney886 | 2.6% | D+23.2 | R+3.3 | D+19.3 | 2,388 | |
| D | 62.0%Obama452 | 35.5%McCain259 | 2.5% | D+26.5 | — | D+19.2 | 729 | |
| D | 53.3%Kerry414 | 42.1%Bush327 | 4.6% | D+11.2 | — | D+13.7 | 777 |
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 | D | 75.3%1,699 | 24.7%557 | 2,256 |
| 2020 | D | 71.0%1,722 | 29.0%705 | 2,427 |
Carmel-by-the-Sea's electorate skews older, white, and college-educated, producing voter participation rates that routinely exceed county averages despite a registered population numbering in the hundreds.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.6 points.
A population of 3,162, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $129,250 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California voted Democratic by 39.6 points (D+39.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,249 votes cast, 1,539 went Democratic and 648 went Republican.
How many people live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has a population of 3,162 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?
Median household income in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is $129,250 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.