HarrisDemocratic63.1%1,700TrumpRepublican33.7%907OtherAll other candidates3.2%86
D+29.4- Lead
- 793
- Total
- 2,693
- vs nation
- D+30.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic67.6%2,029TrumpRepublican30.2%905OtherAll other candidates2.2%67
D+37.5- Lead
- 1,124
- Total
- 3,001
- vs nation
- D+33.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic66.7%1,589TrumpRepublican27.4%653OtherAll other candidates5.9%140
D+39.3- Lead
- 936
- Total
- 2,382
- vs nation
- D+37.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.0%1,413RomneyRepublican38.5%921OtherAll other candidates2.5%59
D+20.6- Lead
- 492
- Total
- 2,393
- vs nation
- D+16.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.7%1,565McCainRepublican39.9%1,046OtherAll other candidates0.4%11
D+19.8- Lead
- 519
- Total
- 2,622
- vs nation
- D+12.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.0%1,377BushRepublican46.4%1,229OtherAll other candidates1.7%44
D+5.6- Lead
- 148
- Total
- 2,650
- vs nation
- D+8.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+29.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,4792024 5-year
- Median household income
- $109,1362024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 26.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 34.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+39.3 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Signal Hill, CA · twin score 85.9
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | +19.8% |
| 2012 | +20.6% |
| 2016 | +39.3% |
| 2020 | +37.5% |
| 2024 | +29.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.1%Harris1,700 | 33.7%Trump907 | 3.2% | D+29.4 | — | D+30.9 | 2,693 | |
| D | 67.6%Biden2,029 | 30.2%Trump905 | 2.2% | D+37.5 | R+1.8 | D+33.0 | 3,001 | |
| D | 66.7%Clinton1,589 | 27.4%Trump653 | 5.9% | D+39.3 | — | D+37.2 | 2,382 | |
| D | 59.0%Obama1,413 | 38.5%Romney921 | 2.5% | D+20.6 | — | D+16.7 | 2,393 | |
| D | 59.7%Obama1,565 | 39.9%McCain1,046 | 0.4% | D+19.8 | — | D+12.5 | 2,622 | |
| D | 52.0%Kerry1,377 | 46.4%Bush1,229 | 1.7% | D+5.6 | — | D+8.0 | 2,650 |
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 | 65.5%1,711 | 34.5%903 | 2,614 |
| 2020 | D | 70.8%2,022 | 29.2%834 | 2,856 |
East Pasadena is a census-designated place rather than an incorporated city, leaving its roughly 5,500 residents governed by Los Angeles County while sitting inside one of the region's most contested suburban swing corridors.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.4 points.
A population of 5,479, a 26% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $109,136 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Signal Hill and Del Aire.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Signal Hill
California
85.9twin score
2016–2024 trajectory% Latino
Del Aire
California
85.8twin score
2016–2024 trajectoryelasticity≠ median age
Carpinteria
California
85.0twin score
2016–2024 trajectory12-yr trend≠ 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 East Pasadena, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, East Pasadena, California voted Democratic by 29.4 points (D+29.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,693 votes cast, 1,700 went Democratic and 907 went Republican.
How many people live in East Pasadena, California?
East Pasadena, California has a population of 5,479 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in East Pasadena, California?
Median household income in East Pasadena, California is $109,136 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of East Pasadena, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in East Pasadena, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.