HarrisDemocratic37.1%908TrumpRepublican59.8%1,463OtherAll other candidates3.1%76
R+22.7- Lead
- 555
- Total
- 2,447
- vs nation
- R+21.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic38.4%1,081TrumpRepublican59.6%1,679OtherAll other candidates2.0%55
R+21.2- Lead
- 598
- Total
- 2,815
- vs nation
- R+25.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic32.5%745TrumpRepublican61.2%1,405OtherAll other candidates6.3%145
R+28.8- Lead
- 660
- Total
- 2,295
- vs nation
- R+30.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic35.0%750RomneyRepublican62.3%1,333OtherAll other candidates2.7%57
R+27.2- Lead
- 583
- Total
- 2,140
- vs nation
- R+31.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.5%941McCainRepublican59.8%1,424OtherAll other candidates0.8%18
R+20.3- Lead
- 483
- Total
- 2,383
- vs nation
- R+27.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic31.0%683BushRepublican68.1%1,502OtherAll other candidates0.9%19
R+37.2- Lead
- 819
- Total
- 2,204
- vs nation
- R+34.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+22.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,9172024 5-year
- Median household income
- $81,5162024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 70.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+37.2 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −37.2% |
| 2008 | −20.3% |
| 2012 | −27.2% |
| 2016 | −28.8% |
| 2020 | −21.2% |
| 2024 | −22.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.1%Harris908 | 59.8%Trump1,463 | 3.1% | R+22.7 | R+1.4 | R+21.2 | 2,447 | |
| R | 38.4%Biden1,081 | 59.6%Trump1,679 | 2.0% | R+21.2 | D+7.5 | R+25.7 | 2,815 | |
| R | 32.5%Clinton745 | 61.2%Trump1,405 | 6.3% | R+28.8 | R+1.5 | R+30.8 | 2,295 | |
| R | 35.0%Obama750 | 62.3%Romney1,333 | 2.7% | R+27.2 | R+7.0 | R+31.1 | 2,140 | |
| R | 39.5%Obama941 | 59.8%McCain1,424 | 0.8% | R+20.3 | — | R+27.5 | 2,383 | |
| R | 31.0%Kerry683 | 68.1%Bush1,502 | 0.9% | R+37.2 | — | R+34.7 | 2,204 |
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 | 35.2%802 | 64.8%1,479 | 2,281 |
| 2020 | R | 37.6%1,030 | 62.4%1,708 | 2,738 |
Perched above 6,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, Running Springs draws a small, year-round resident base distinct from its larger resort neighbors, producing hyper-local turnout patterns that often diverge from the surrounding county trend.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 37.2 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.7 points.
A population of 4,917, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,516 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Running Springs, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Running Springs, California voted Republican by 22.7 points (R+22.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,447 votes cast, 908 went Democratic and 1,463 went Republican.
How many people live in Running Springs, California?
Running Springs, California has a population of 4,917 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Running Springs, California?
Median household income in Running Springs, California is $81,516 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Running Springs, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Running Springs, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.