HarrisDemocratic56.9%890TrumpRepublican41.0%641OtherAll other candidates2.0%32
D+15.9- Lead
- 249
- Total
- 1,563
- vs nation
- D+17.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic53.6%797TrumpRepublican45.1%671OtherAll other candidates1.3%20
D+8.5- Lead
- 126
- Total
- 1,488
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.0%512TrumpRepublican48.3%505OtherAll other candidates2.7%28
D+0.7- Lead
- 7
- Total
- 1,045
- vs nation
- R+1.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.9%474RomneyRepublican45.7%418OtherAll other candidates2.4%22
D+6.1- Lead
- 56
- Total
- 914
- vs nation
- D+2.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.7%457McCainRepublican47.1%424OtherAll other candidates2.2%20
D+3.7- Lead
- 33
- Total
- 901
- vs nation
- R+3.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.2%326BushRepublican54.6%443OtherAll other candidates5.2%42
R+14.4- Lead
- 117
- Total
- 811
- vs nation
- R+12.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+15.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,7782024 5-year
- Median household income
- $37,4292024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 61.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 31.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+15.9 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+14.4 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −14.4% |
| 2008 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | +15.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.9%Harris890 | 41.0%Trump641 | 2.0% | D+15.9 | D+7.5 | D+17.4 | 1,563 | |
| D | 53.6%Biden797 | 45.1%Trump671 | 1.3% | D+8.5 | D+7.8 | D+4.0 | 1,488 | |
| D | 49.0%Clinton512 | 48.3%Trump505 | 2.7% | D+0.7 | R+5.5 | R+1.4 | 1,045 | |
| D | 51.9%Obama474 | 45.7%Romney418 | 2.4% | D+6.1 | D+2.5 | D+2.3 | 914 | |
| D | 50.7%Obama457 | 47.1%McCain424 | 2.2% | D+3.7 | — | R+3.6 | 901 | |
| R | 40.2%Kerry326 | 54.6%Bush443 | 5.2% | R+14.4 | — | R+12.0 | 811 |
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 | 62.8%964 | 37.2%572 | 1,536 |
| 2020 | D | 62.4%921 | 37.6%554 | 1,475 |
Desert Edge sits in the Pacific Coast. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 15.9 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 14.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.9 points.
A population of 3,778, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $37,429 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Desert Edge, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Desert Edge, California voted Democratic by 15.9 points (D+15.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,563 votes cast, 890 went Democratic and 641 went Republican.
When did Desert Edge, California last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Desert Edge, California voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Desert Edge, California?
Desert Edge, California has a population of 3,778 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Desert Edge, California?
Median household income in Desert Edge, California is $37,429 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Desert Edge, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Desert Edge, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.