HarrisDemocratic38.5%566TrumpRepublican58.6%861OtherAll other candidates2.9%43
R+20.1- Lead
- 295
- Total
- 1,470
- vs nation
- R+18.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic38.1%649TrumpRepublican59.8%1,019OtherAll other candidates2.2%37
R+21.7- Lead
- 370
- Total
- 1,705
- vs nation
- R+26.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.1%476TrumpRepublican58.6%773OtherAll other candidates5.2%69
R+22.5- Lead
- 297
- Total
- 1,318
- vs nation
- R+24.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.0%584RomneyRepublican48.3%575OtherAll other candidates2.7%32
D+0.8- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 1,191
- vs nation
- R+3.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.0%663McCainRepublican50.8%718OtherAll other candidates2.2%31
R+3.9- Lead
- 55
- Total
- 1,412
- vs nation
- R+11.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic37.6%479BushRepublican58.5%745OtherAll other candidates3.9%50
R+20.9- Lead
- 266
- Total
- 1,274
- vs nation
- R+18.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+20.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,8722024 5-year
- Median household income
- $38,2432024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 54.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 30.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+0.8 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+22.5 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −20.9% |
| 2008 | −3.9% |
| 2012 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | −22.5% |
| 2020 | −21.7% |
| 2024 | −20.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.5%Harris566 | 58.6%Trump861 | 2.9% | R+20.1 | D+1.6 | R+18.6 | 1,470 | |
| R | 38.1%Biden649 | 59.8%Trump1,019 | 2.2% | R+21.7 | D+0.8 | R+26.2 | 1,705 | |
| R | 36.1%Clinton476 | 58.6%Trump773 | 5.2% | R+22.5 | R+23.3 | R+24.6 | 1,318 | |
| D | 49.0%Obama584 | 48.3%Romney575 | 2.7% | D+0.8 | D+4.7 | R+3.1 | 1,191 | |
| R | 47.0%Obama663 | 50.8%McCain718 | 2.2% | R+3.9 | — | R+11.2 | 1,412 | |
| R | 37.6%Kerry479 | 58.5%Bush745 | 3.9% | R+20.9 | — | R+18.4 | 1,274 |
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 | 41.5%556 | 58.5%783 | 1,339 |
| 2020 | R | 39.9%646 | 60.1%974 | 1,620 |
Needles sits at California's easternmost tip on the Colorado River, and its small electorate has leaned conservative by double digits in recent statewide races — an outlier pattern in a heavily Democratic state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 0.8 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 22.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.1 points.
A population of 4,872, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,243 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Needles, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Needles, California voted Republican by 20.1 points (R+20.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,470 votes cast, 566 went Democratic and 861 went Republican.
When did Needles, California last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Needles, California voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Needles, California?
Needles, California has a population of 4,872 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Needles, California?
Median household income in Needles, California is $38,243 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Needles, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Needles, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.