HarrisDemocratic69.1%3,451TrumpRepublican27.5%1,372OtherAll other candidates3.4%171
D+41.6- Lead
- 2,079
- Total
- 4,994
- vs nation
- D+43.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic73.5%4,073TrumpRepublican24.2%1,341OtherAll other candidates2.3%127
D+49.3- Lead
- 2,732
- Total
- 5,541
- vs nation
- D+44.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic70.6%3,044TrumpRepublican22.8%982OtherAll other candidates6.6%286
D+47.8- Lead
- 2,062
- Total
- 4,312
- vs nation
- D+45.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic70.2%2,786RomneyRepublican27.3%1,083OtherAll other candidates2.5%98
D+42.9- Lead
- 1,703
- Total
- 3,967
- vs nation
- D+39.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic70.5%2,846McCainRepublican29.0%1,172OtherAll other candidates0.4%18
D+41.5- Lead
- 1,674
- Total
- 4,036
- vs nation
- D+34.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic63.7%2,510BushRepublican34.5%1,359OtherAll other candidates1.8%72
D+29.2- Lead
- 1,151
- Total
- 3,941
- vs nation
- D+31.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+41.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 11,4682024 5-year
- Median household income
- $113,2982024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 25.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 7.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 37.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+49.3 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Riverdale Park, MD · twin score 94.9
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +29.2% |
| 2008 | +41.5% |
| 2012 | +42.9% |
| 2016 | +47.8% |
| 2020 | +49.3% |
| 2024 | +41.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 69.1%Harris3,451 | 27.5%Trump1,372 | 3.4% | D+41.6 | — | D+43.1 | 4,994 | |
| D | 73.5%Biden4,073 | 24.2%Trump1,341 | 2.3% | D+49.3 | D+1.5 | D+44.9 | 5,541 | |
| D | 70.6%Clinton3,044 | 22.8%Trump982 | 6.6% | D+47.8 | — | D+45.7 | 4,312 | |
| D | 70.2%Obama2,786 | 27.3%Romney1,083 | 2.5% | D+42.9 | — | D+39.1 | 3,967 | |
| D | 70.5%Obama2,846 | 29.0%McCain1,172 | 0.4% | D+41.5 | — | D+34.2 | 4,036 | |
| D | 63.7%Kerry2,510 | 34.5%Bush1,359 | 1.8% | D+29.2 | — | D+31.7 | 3,941 |
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 | 71.2%3,376 | 28.8%1,366 | 4,742 |
| 2020 | D | 74.8%3,849 | 25.2%1,297 | 5,146 |
Signal Hill is an independent city fully encircled by Long Beach, a geographic quirk rooted in the 1920s oil boom that shaped its incorporation. Its small, dense electorate punches above its size in local ballot measure contests tied to land use and development.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 49.3 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.6 points.
A population of 11,468, a 25% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $113,298 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Riverdale Park and Beltsville.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Riverdale Park
Maryland
94.9twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ Mexican ancestry
Beltsville
Maryland
94.4twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ Mexican ancestry
El Sobrante
California
92.9twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Signal Hill, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Signal Hill, California voted Democratic by 41.6 points (D+41.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,994 votes cast, 3,451 went Democratic and 1,372 went Republican.
How many people live in Signal Hill, California?
Signal Hill, California has a population of 11,468 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Signal Hill, California?
Median household income in Signal Hill, California is $113,298 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Signal Hill, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Signal Hill, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.