HarrisDemocratic43.1%1,240TrumpRepublican55.8%1,604OtherAll other candidates1.1%31
R+12.7- Lead
- 364
- Total
- 2,875
- vs nation
- R+11.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic39.0%1,150TrumpRepublican59.7%1,761OtherAll other candidates1.4%41
R+20.7- Lead
- 611
- Total
- 2,952
- vs nation
- R+25.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic31.2%773TrumpRepublican65.6%1,624OtherAll other candidates3.2%79
R+34.4- Lead
- 851
- Total
- 2,476
- vs nation
- R+36.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic31.5%746RomneyRepublican66.1%1,564OtherAll other candidates2.4%57
R+34.6- Lead
- 818
- Total
- 2,367
- vs nation
- R+38.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic36.3%910McCainRepublican62.9%1,579OtherAll other candidates0.8%20
R+26.7- Lead
- 669
- Total
- 2,509
- vs nation
- R+33.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic27.1%644BushRepublican71.2%1,691OtherAll other candidates1.7%40
R+44.1- Lead
- 1,047
- Total
- 2,375
- vs nation
- R+41.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+12.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,8712024 5-year
- Median household income
- $162,9902024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 86.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+44.1 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −44.1% |
| 2008 | −26.7% |
| 2012 | −34.6% |
| 2016 | −34.4% |
| 2020 | −20.7% |
| 2024 | −12.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.1%Harris1,240 | 55.8%Trump1,604 | 1.1% | R+12.7 | D+8.0 | R+11.2 | 2,875 | |
| R | 39.0%Biden1,150 | 59.7%Trump1,761 | 1.4% | R+20.7 | D+13.7 | R+25.1 | 2,952 | |
| R | 31.2%Clinton773 | 65.6%Trump1,624 | 3.2% | R+34.4 | D+0.2 | R+36.5 | 2,476 | |
| R | 31.5%Obama746 | 66.1%Romney1,564 | 2.4% | R+34.6 | R+7.9 | R+38.4 | 2,367 | |
| R | 36.3%Obama910 | 62.9%McCain1,579 | 0.8% | R+26.7 | — | R+33.9 | 2,509 | |
| R | 27.1%Kerry644 | 71.2%Bush1,691 | 1.7% | R+44.1 | — | R+41.6 | 2,375 |
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 | 42.3%1,201 | 57.7%1,637 | 2,838 |
| 2020 | R | 44.1%1,291 | 55.9%1,635 | 2,926 |
Indian Wells is one of California's wealthiest small cities, with a retiree-heavy population that has consistently supported Republican candidates by wide margins in a state that otherwise leans heavily Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 44.1 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.7 points.
A population of 4,871, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $162,990 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Indian Wells, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Indian Wells, California voted Republican by 12.7 points (R+12.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,875 votes cast, 1,240 went Democratic and 1,604 went Republican.
How many people live in Indian Wells, California?
Indian Wells, California has a population of 4,871 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Indian Wells, California?
Median household income in Indian Wells, California is $162,990 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Indian Wells, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Indian Wells, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.