HarrisDemocratic63.7%394TrumpRepublican33.8%209OtherAll other candidates2.6%16
D+29.9- Lead
- 185
- Total
- 619
- vs nation
- D+31.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic83.9%359TrumpRepublican15.0%64OtherAll other candidates1.2%5
D+68.9- Lead
- 295
- Total
- 428
- vs nation
- D+64.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic84.7%283TrumpRepublican8.7%29OtherAll other candidates6.6%22
D+76.0- Lead
- 254
- Total
- 334
- vs nation
- D+74.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic79.7%290RomneyRepublican17.9%65OtherAll other candidates2.5%9
D+61.8- Lead
- 225
- Total
- 364
- vs nation
- D+58.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic76.4%233McCainRepublican23.0%70OtherAll other candidates0.7%2
D+53.4- Lead
- 163
- Total
- 305
- vs nation
- D+46.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic68.8%207BushRepublican29.2%88OtherAll other candidates2.0%6
D+39.5- Lead
- 119
- Total
- 301
- vs nation
- D+42.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+29.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8992024 5-year
- Median household income
- $84,8752024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 3.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 93.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+76.0 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +39.5% |
| 2008 | +53.4% |
| 2012 | +61.8% |
| 2016 | +76.0% |
| 2020 | +68.9% |
| 2024 | +29.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.7%Harris394 | 33.8%Trump209 | 2.6% | D+29.9 | R+39.0 | D+31.4 | 619 | |
| D | 83.9%Biden359 | 15.0%Trump64 | 1.2% | D+68.9 | R+7.1 | D+64.5 | 428 | |
| D | 84.7%Clinton283 | 8.7%Trump29 | 6.6% | D+76.0 | D+14.2 | D+74.0 | 334 | |
| D | 79.7%Obama290 | 17.9%Romney65 | 2.5% | D+61.8 | D+8.4 | D+58.0 | 364 | |
| D | 76.4%Obama233 | 23.0%McCain70 | 0.7% | D+53.4 | — | D+46.2 | 305 | |
| D | 68.8%Kerry207 | 29.2%Bush88 | 2.0% | D+39.5 | — | D+42.0 | 301 |
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 | 64.9%398 | 35.1%215 | 613 |
| 2020 | D | 87.8%368 | 12.2%51 | 419 |
Pajaro is a predominantly Latino, Spanish-speaking community whose workforce is anchored in Monterey Bay agriculture. Its low voter-registration rates relative to population size reflect the high share of non-citizen residents typical of California's coastal farm belt.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 39.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.9 points.
A population of 2,899, a 4% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,875 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pajaro, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pajaro, California voted Democratic by 29.9 points (D+29.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 619 votes cast, 394 went Democratic and 209 went Republican.
How many people live in Pajaro, California?
Pajaro, California has a population of 2,899 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pajaro, California?
Median household income in Pajaro, California is $84,875 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Pajaro, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pajaro, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.