HarrisDemocratic26.0%217TrumpRepublican70.9%593OtherAll other candidates3.1%26
R+45.0- Lead
- 376
- Total
- 836
- vs nation
- R+43.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic24.7%207TrumpRepublican71.2%597OtherAll other candidates4.1%34
R+46.5- Lead
- 390
- Total
- 838
- vs nation
- R+51.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic21.0%157TrumpRepublican70.8%528OtherAll other candidates8.2%61
R+49.7- Lead
- 371
- Total
- 746
- vs nation
- R+51.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic27.1%184RomneyRepublican70.1%476OtherAll other candidates2.8%19
R+43.0- Lead
- 292
- Total
- 679
- vs nation
- R+46.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic29.0%238McCainRepublican69.5%570OtherAll other candidates1.5%12
R+40.5- Lead
- 332
- Total
- 820
- vs nation
- R+47.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic21.4%166BushRepublican77.0%596OtherAll other candidates1.6%12
R+55.6- Lead
- 430
- Total
- 774
- vs nation
- R+53.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+45.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,5942024 5-year
- Median household income
- $68,5942024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 55.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 9.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 15.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+55.6 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −55.6% |
| 2008 | −40.5% |
| 2012 | −43.0% |
| 2016 | −49.7% |
| 2020 | −46.5% |
| 2024 | −45.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.0%Harris217 | 70.9%Trump593 | 3.1% | R+45.0 | D+1.6 | R+43.5 | 836 | |
| R | 24.7%Biden207 | 71.2%Trump597 | 4.1% | R+46.5 | D+3.2 | R+51.0 | 838 | |
| R | 21.0%Clinton157 | 70.8%Trump528 | 8.2% | R+49.7 | R+6.7 | R+51.8 | 746 | |
| R | 27.1%Obama184 | 70.1%Romney476 | 2.8% | R+43.0 | R+2.5 | R+46.9 | 679 | |
| R | 29.0%Obama238 | 69.5%McCain570 | 1.5% | R+40.5 | — | R+47.8 | 820 | |
| R | 21.4%Kerry166 | 77.0%Bush596 | 1.6% | R+55.6 | — | R+53.1 | 774 |
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 | 0.0%0 | 100.0%730 | 730 |
| 2020 | R | 22.4%186 | 77.6%643 | 829 |
China Lake Acres sits on the edge of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in Kern County, giving this small CDP an unusually high share of military and defense-sector households relative to its modest population.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 55.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.0 points.
A population of 2,594, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,594 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did China Lake Acres, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, China Lake Acres, California voted Republican by 45.0 points (R+45.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 836 votes cast, 217 went Democratic and 593 went Republican.
How many people live in China Lake Acres, California?
China Lake Acres, California has a population of 2,594 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in China Lake Acres, California?
Median household income in China Lake Acres, California is $68,594 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of China Lake Acres, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in China Lake Acres, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.