HarrisDemocratic46.8%474TrumpRepublican49.7%503OtherAll other candidates3.6%36
R+2.9- Lead
- 29
- Total
- 1,013
- vs nation
- R+1.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic54.6%586TrumpRepublican43.0%461OtherAll other candidates2.4%26
D+11.6- Lead
- 125
- Total
- 1,073
- vs nation
- D+7.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic53.0%522TrumpRepublican41.4%407OtherAll other candidates5.6%55
D+11.7- Lead
- 115
- Total
- 984
- vs nation
- D+9.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.8%532RomneyRepublican40.2%377OtherAll other candidates3.0%28
D+16.5- Lead
- 155
- Total
- 937
- vs nation
- D+12.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.7%540McCainRepublican42.8%408OtherAll other candidates0.5%5
D+13.9- Lead
- 132
- Total
- 953
- vs nation
- D+6.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic46.2%394BushRepublican52.6%448OtherAll other candidates1.2%10
R+6.3- Lead
- 54
- Total
- 852
- vs nation
- R+3.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+2.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,4292024 5-year
- Median household income
- $52,5632024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 38.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 58.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+16.5 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+6.3 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −6.3% |
| 2008 | +13.9% |
| 2012 | +16.5% |
| 2016 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | +11.6% |
| 2024 | −2.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.8%Harris474 | 49.7%Trump503 | 3.6% | R+2.9 | R+14.5 | R+1.4 | 1,013 | |
| D | 54.6%Biden586 | 43.0%Trump461 | 2.4% | D+11.6 | ±0.0 | D+7.2 | 1,073 | |
| D | 53.0%Clinton522 | 41.4%Trump407 | 5.6% | D+11.7 | R+4.9 | D+9.6 | 984 | |
| D | 56.8%Obama532 | 40.2%Romney377 | 3.0% | D+16.5 | D+2.7 | D+12.7 | 937 | |
| D | 56.7%Obama540 | 42.8%McCain408 | 0.5% | D+13.9 | — | D+6.6 | 953 | |
| R | 46.2%Kerry394 | 52.6%Bush448 | 1.2% | R+6.3 | — | R+3.9 | 852 |
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 | 53.5%535 | 46.5%465 | 1,000 |
| 2020 | D | 61.3%650 | 38.7%410 | 1,060 |
Empire sits in the Pacific Coast. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.5 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 6.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.9 points.
A population of 3,429, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,563 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Empire, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Empire, California voted Republican by 2.9 points (R+2.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,013 votes cast, 474 went Democratic and 503 went Republican.
When did Empire, California last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Empire, California voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Empire, California?
Empire, California has a population of 3,429 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Empire, California?
Median household income in Empire, California is $52,563 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Empire, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Empire, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.