HarrisDemocratic62.5%400TrumpRepublican33.3%213OtherAll other candidates4.2%27
D+29.2- Lead
- 187
- Total
- 640
- vs nation
- D+30.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic69.1%566TrumpRepublican27.4%224OtherAll other candidates3.5%29
D+41.8- Lead
- 342
- Total
- 819
- vs nation
- D+37.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic64.9%242TrumpRepublican21.7%81OtherAll other candidates13.4%50
D+43.2- Lead
- 161
- Total
- 373
- vs nation
- D+41.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.6%411RomneyRepublican41.9%310OtherAll other candidates2.4%18
D+13.7- Lead
- 101
- Total
- 739
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.3%538McCainRepublican38.4%337OtherAll other candidates0.3%3
D+22.9- Lead
- 201
- Total
- 878
- vs nation
- D+15.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic53.9%473BushRepublican44.8%393OtherAll other candidates1.4%12
D+9.1- Lead
- 80
- Total
- 878
- vs nation
- D+11.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+29.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,0872024 5-year
- Median household income
- $199,4322024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 48.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 7.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 16.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+43.2 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | +22.9% |
| 2012 | +13.7% |
| 2016 | +43.2% |
| 2020 | +41.8% |
| 2024 | +29.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.5%Harris400 | 33.3%Trump213 | 4.2% | D+29.2 | — | D+30.7 | 640 | |
| D | 69.1%Biden566 | 27.4%Trump224 | 3.5% | D+41.8 | R+1.4 | D+37.3 | 819 | |
| D | 64.9%Clinton242 | 21.7%Trump81 | 13.4% | D+43.2 | — | D+41.1 | 373 | |
| D | 55.6%Obama411 | 41.9%Romney310 | 2.4% | D+13.7 | — | D+9.8 | 739 | |
| D | 61.3%Obama538 | 38.4%McCain337 | 0.3% | D+22.9 | — | D+15.6 | 878 | |
| D | 53.9%Kerry473 | 44.8%Bush393 | 1.4% | D+9.1 | — | D+11.6 | 878 |
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 | 43.7%76 | 56.3%98 | 174 |
| 2020 | D | 67.1%524 | 32.9%257 | 781 |
Pepperdine's census-designated place hugs the Malibu bluffs and is defined almost entirely by its university population, making traditional electoral analysis largely inapplicable to this transient, institutionally shaped community.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 43.2 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 12.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.2 points.
A population of 3,087, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $199,432 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pepperdine University, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pepperdine University, California voted Democratic by 29.2 points (D+29.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 640 votes cast, 400 went Democratic and 213 went Republican.
How many people live in Pepperdine University, California?
Pepperdine University, California has a population of 3,087 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pepperdine University, California?
Median household income in Pepperdine University, California is $199,432 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Pepperdine University, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pepperdine University, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.