HarrisDemocratic52.2%2,197TrumpRepublican44.8%1,887OtherAll other candidates2.9%124
D+7.4- Lead
- 310
- Total
- 4,208
- vs nation
- D+8.8
- Turnout
- —
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Charter Oak, 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
BidenDemocratic61.0%2,691TrumpRepublican36.7%1,620OtherAll other candidates2.3%102
D+24.3- Lead
- 1,071
- Total
- 4,413
- vs nation
- D+19.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic57.6%1,995TrumpRepublican35.6%1,233OtherAll other candidates6.8%235
D+22.0- Lead
- 762
- Total
- 3,463
- vs nation
- D+19.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.0%1,850RomneyRepublican40.6%1,317OtherAll other candidates2.5%80
D+16.4- Lead
- 533
- Total
- 3,247
- vs nation
- D+12.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.7%1,860McCainRepublican43.0%1,413OtherAll other candidates0.3%10
D+13.6- Lead
- 447
- Total
- 3,283
- vs nation
- D+6.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.1%1,637BushRepublican49.7%1,654OtherAll other candidates1.2%40
R+0.5- Lead
- 17
- Total
- 3,331
- vs nation
- D+1.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+7.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,4422024 5-year
- Median household income
- $88,3932024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 18.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 9.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 60.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+24.3 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+0.5 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Avocado Heights, CA · twin score 95.6
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −0.5% |
| 2008 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | +16.4% |
| 2016 | +22.0% |
| 2020 | +24.3% |
| 2024 | +7.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.2%Harris2,197 | 44.8%Trump1,887 | 2.9% | D+7.4 | — | D+8.8 | 4,208 | |
| D | 61.0%Biden2,691 | 36.7%Trump1,620 | 2.3% | D+24.3 | D+2.3 | D+19.8 | 4,413 | |
| D | 57.6%Clinton1,995 | 35.6%Trump1,233 | 6.8% | D+22.0 | — | D+19.9 | 3,463 | |
| D | 57.0%Obama1,850 | 40.6%Romney1,317 | 2.5% | D+16.4 | — | D+12.6 | 3,247 | |
| D | 56.7%Obama1,860 | 43.0%McCain1,413 | 0.3% | D+13.6 | — | D+6.3 | 3,283 | |
| R | 49.1%Kerry1,637 | 49.7%Bush1,654 | 1.2% | R+0.5 | — | D+1.9 | 3,331 |
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 | 55.1%2,211 | 44.9%1,800 | 4,011 |
| 2020 | D | 60.8%2,527 | 39.2%1,627 | 4,154 |
Charter Oak is an unincorporated Los Angeles County enclave where Latino residents make up a strong majority, a demographic pattern that shapes both turnout dynamics and competitive positioning in state and county races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.3 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 0.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 16.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.4 points.
A population of 9,442, a 18% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $88,393 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Avocado Heights and Home Gardens.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Avocado Heights
California
95.6twin score
elasticity2016–2020 trajectoryScottish ancestry≠ % Latino
Home Gardens
California
93.5twin score
% Latinoelasticity2016–2020 trajectory≠ Mexican ancestry
Firebaugh
California
93.1twin score
2012–2020 trajectorypopulation scale≠ % Latino
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 Charter Oak, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Charter Oak, California voted Democratic by 7.4 points (D+7.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,208 votes cast, 2,197 went Democratic and 1,887 went Republican.
When did Charter Oak, California last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Charter Oak, California voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Charter Oak, California?
Charter Oak, California has a population of 9,442 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Charter Oak, California?
Median household income in Charter Oak, California is $88,393 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Charter Oak, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Charter Oak, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.