HarrisDemocratic79.5%1,472TrumpRepublican17.9%331OtherAll other candidates2.6%48
D+61.6- Lead
- 1,141
- Total
- 1,851
- vs nation
- D+63.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic81.2%1,461TrumpRepublican16.7%300OtherAll other candidates2.1%38
D+64.5- Lead
- 1,161
- Total
- 1,799
- vs nation
- D+60.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic76.7%1,330TrumpRepublican16.7%289OtherAll other candidates6.6%114
D+60.1- Lead
- 1,041
- Total
- 1,733
- vs nation
- D+58.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic76.4%1,329RomneyRepublican21.2%369OtherAll other candidates2.4%42
D+55.2- Lead
- 960
- Total
- 1,740
- vs nation
- D+51.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic78.8%1,272McCainRepublican20.8%335OtherAll other candidates0.4%7
D+58.1- Lead
- 937
- Total
- 1,614
- vs nation
- D+50.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic75.0%1,230BushRepublican23.2%381OtherAll other candidates1.8%29
D+51.8- Lead
- 849
- Total
- 1,640
- vs nation
- D+54.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+61.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9172024 5-year
- Median household income
- $233,8262024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 77.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 17.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+64.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +51.8% |
| 2008 | +58.1% |
| 2012 | +55.2% |
| 2016 | +60.1% |
| 2020 | +64.5% |
| 2024 | +61.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 79.5%Harris1,472 | 17.9%Trump331 | 2.6% | D+61.6 | R+2.9 | D+63.1 | 1,851 | |
| D | 81.2%Biden1,461 | 16.7%Trump300 | 2.1% | D+64.5 | D+4.5 | D+60.1 | 1,799 | |
| D | 76.7%Clinton1,330 | 16.7%Trump289 | 6.6% | D+60.1 | D+4.9 | D+58.0 | 1,733 | |
| D | 76.4%Obama1,329 | 21.2%Romney369 | 2.4% | D+55.2 | R+2.9 | D+51.3 | 1,740 | |
| D | 78.8%Obama1,272 | 20.8%McCain335 | 0.4% | D+58.1 | — | D+50.8 | 1,614 | |
| D | 75.0%Kerry1,230 | 23.2%Bush381 | 1.8% | D+51.8 | — | D+54.2 | 1,640 |
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 | 100.0%1,647 | 0.0%0 | 1,647 |
| 2020 | D | 81.9%1,458 | 18.1%322 | 1,780 |
Montara sits on a narrow Pacific shelf between Highway 1 and the Santa Cruz Mountains, keeping its population small and its median home values among the higher tiers of an already expensive county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 64.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.6 points.
A population of 2,917, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $233,826 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Montara, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Montara, California voted Democratic by 61.6 points (D+61.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,851 votes cast, 1,472 went Democratic and 331 went Republican.
How many people live in Montara, California?
Montara, California has a population of 2,917 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Montara, California?
Median household income in Montara, California is $233,826 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Montara, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Montara, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.