HarrisDemocratic49.0%1,355TrumpRepublican48.6%1,345OtherAll other candidates2.4%67
D+0.4- Lead
- 10
- Total
- 2,767
- vs nation
- D+1.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic49.6%1,389TrumpRepublican48.4%1,354OtherAll other candidates2.0%56
D+1.3- Lead
- 35
- Total
- 2,799
- vs nation
- R+3.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.1%1,074TrumpRepublican51.4%1,311OtherAll other candidates6.5%165
R+9.3- Lead
- 237
- Total
- 2,550
- vs nation
- R+11.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic38.4%983RomneyRepublican58.5%1,496OtherAll other candidates3.1%80
R+20.0- Lead
- 513
- Total
- 2,559
- vs nation
- R+23.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.4%1,069McCainRepublican56.2%1,386OtherAll other candidates0.4%10
R+12.9- Lead
- 317
- Total
- 2,465
- vs nation
- R+20.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic35.7%925BushRepublican62.8%1,626OtherAll other candidates1.5%40
R+27.1- Lead
- 701
- Total
- 2,591
- vs nation
- R+24.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+0.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,4672024 5-year
- Median household income
- $110,7812024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 75.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 20.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+1.3 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+27.1 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.1% |
| 2008 | −12.9% |
| 2012 | −20.0% |
| 2016 | −9.3% |
| 2020 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | +0.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 49.0%Harris1,355 | 48.6%Trump1,345 | 2.4% | D+0.4 | R+0.9 | D+1.8 | 2,767 | |
| D | 49.6%Biden1,389 | 48.4%Trump1,354 | 2.0% | D+1.3 | D+10.5 | R+3.2 | 2,799 | |
| R | 42.1%Clinton1,074 | 51.4%Trump1,311 | 6.5% | R+9.3 | D+10.8 | R+11.4 | 2,550 | |
| R | 38.4%Obama983 | 58.5%Romney1,496 | 3.1% | R+20.0 | R+7.2 | R+23.9 | 2,559 | |
| R | 43.4%Obama1,069 | 56.2%McCain1,386 | 0.4% | R+12.9 | — | R+20.1 | 2,465 | |
| R | 35.7%Kerry925 | 62.8%Bush1,626 | 1.5% | R+27.1 | — | R+24.6 | 2,591 |
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 | 47.1%946 | 52.9%1,064 | 2,010 |
| 2020 | R | 45.7%1,272 | 54.3%1,512 | 2,784 |
Santa Ynez sits in a valley whose ranching and viticulture economy pulls its small electorate toward more conservative margins than the surrounding county, making it a consistent outlier in a heavily Democratic coastal region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.3 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 27.1 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.4 points.
A population of 4,467, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $110,781 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Santa Ynez, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Santa Ynez, California voted a near-tie (D+0.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,767 votes cast, 1,355 went Democratic and 1,345 went Republican.
When did Santa Ynez, California last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Santa Ynez, California voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Santa Ynez, California?
Santa Ynez, California has a population of 4,467 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Santa Ynez, California?
Median household income in Santa Ynez, California is $110,781 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Santa Ynez, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Santa Ynez, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.