HarrisDemocratic74.9%3,623TrumpRepublican20.9%1,012OtherAll other candidates4.2%204
D+54.0- Lead
- 2,611
- Total
- 4,839
- vs nation
- D+55.4
- Turnout
- —
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Topanga, CA
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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
BidenDemocratic79.5%4,384TrumpRepublican18.6%1,023OtherAll other candidates1.9%107
D+61.0- Lead
- 3,361
- Total
- 5,514
- vs nation
- D+56.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic77.0%3,581TrumpRepublican16.2%755OtherAll other candidates6.8%315
D+60.8- Lead
- 2,826
- Total
- 4,651
- vs nation
- D+58.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic72.5%3,329RomneyRepublican25.0%1,150OtherAll other candidates2.5%114
D+47.4- Lead
- 2,179
- Total
- 4,593
- vs nation
- D+43.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic77.1%3,673McCainRepublican22.6%1,076OtherAll other candidates0.4%17
D+54.5- Lead
- 2,597
- Total
- 4,766
- vs nation
- D+47.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic71.0%3,230BushRepublican27.5%1,253OtherAll other candidates1.5%68
D+43.4- Lead
- 1,977
- Total
- 4,551
- vs nation
- D+45.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+54.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 8,8852024 5-year
- Median household income
- $157,0452024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+61.0 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kensington, CA · twin score 94.6
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +43.4% |
| 2008 | +54.5% |
| 2012 | +47.4% |
| 2016 | +60.8% |
| 2020 | +61.0% |
| 2024 | +54.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.9%Harris3,623 | 20.9%Trump1,012 | 4.2% | D+54.0 | — | D+55.4 | 4,839 | |
| D | 79.5%Biden4,384 | 18.6%Trump1,023 | 1.9% | D+61.0 | D+0.2 | D+56.5 | 5,514 | |
| D | 77.0%Clinton3,581 | 16.2%Trump755 | 6.8% | D+60.8 | — | D+58.7 | 4,651 | |
| D | 72.5%Obama3,329 | 25.0%Romney1,150 | 2.5% | D+47.4 | — | D+43.6 | 4,593 | |
| D | 77.1%Obama3,673 | 22.6%McCain1,076 | 0.4% | D+54.5 | — | D+47.2 | 4,766 | |
| D | 71.0%Kerry3,230 | 27.5%Bush1,253 | 1.5% | D+43.4 | — | D+45.9 | 4,551 |
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 | 75.6%3,410 | 24.4%1,103 | 4,513 |
| 2020 | D | 78.8%4,119 | 21.2%1,105 | 5,224 |
Topanga's CDP status reflects its deliberate resistance to municipal incorporation — a pattern common in Los Angeles County's canyon communities, where residents have historically preferred county governance over city annexation.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.0 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.0 points.
A population of 8,885, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $157,045 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kensington and Marina del Rey.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kensington
California
94.6twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ median income
Marina del Rey
California
93.8twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ median age
Piedmont
California
91.2twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ median income
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 Topanga, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Topanga, California voted Democratic by 54.0 points (D+54.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,839 votes cast, 3,623 went Democratic and 1,012 went Republican.
How many people live in Topanga, California?
Topanga, California has a population of 8,885 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Topanga, California?
Median household income in Topanga, California is $157,045 — above the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Topanga, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Topanga, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.