HarrisDemocratic41.8%739TrumpRepublican55.1%973OtherAll other candidates3.1%54
R+13.3- Lead
- 234
- Total
- 1,766
- vs nation
- R+11.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic40.9%751TrumpRepublican56.0%1,029OtherAll other candidates3.1%56
R+15.1- Lead
- 278
- Total
- 1,836
- vs nation
- R+19.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic32.3%524TrumpRepublican56.4%915OtherAll other candidates11.2%182
R+24.1- Lead
- 391
- Total
- 1,621
- vs nation
- R+26.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.4%552RomneyRepublican60.1%887OtherAll other candidates2.6%38
R+22.7- Lead
- 335
- Total
- 1,477
- vs nation
- R+26.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.9%567McCainRepublican57.9%823OtherAll other candidates2.3%32
R+18.0- Lead
- 256
- Total
- 1,422
- vs nation
- R+25.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic31.9%401BushRepublican65.9%828OtherAll other candidates2.1%27
R+34.0- Lead
- 427
- Total
- 1,256
- vs nation
- R+31.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+13.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6232024 5-year
- Median household income
- $125,3572024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 81.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 11.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+34.0 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −34.0% |
| 2008 | −18.0% |
| 2012 | −22.7% |
| 2016 | −24.1% |
| 2020 | −15.1% |
| 2024 | −13.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.8%Harris739 | 55.1%Trump973 | 3.1% | R+13.3 | D+1.9 | R+11.8 | 1,766 | |
| R | 40.9%Biden751 | 56.0%Trump1,029 | 3.1% | R+15.1 | D+9.0 | R+19.6 | 1,836 | |
| R | 32.3%Clinton524 | 56.4%Trump915 | 11.2% | R+24.1 | R+1.4 | R+26.2 | 1,621 | |
| R | 37.4%Obama552 | 60.1%Romney887 | 2.6% | R+22.7 | R+4.7 | R+26.5 | 1,477 | |
| R | 39.9%Obama567 | 57.9%McCain823 | 2.3% | R+18.0 | — | R+25.3 | 1,422 | |
| R | 31.9%Kerry401 | 65.9%Bush828 | 2.1% | R+34.0 | — | R+31.5 | 1,256 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 42.1%688 | 57.9%947 | 1,635 |
| 2020 | R | 38.1%653 | 61.9%1,063 | 1,716 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 40.2%714 | 59.8%1,061 | 1,775 |
Nestled at 7,200 feet between Colorado Springs and the Monument divide, Palmer Lake's tiny electorate punches above its size in local water-rights and land-use debates that often overshadow partisan contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 34.0 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.3 points.
A population of 2,623, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $125,357 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Palmer Lake, Colorado vote in 2024?
In 2024, Palmer Lake, Colorado voted Republican by 13.3 points (R+13.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,766 votes cast, 739 went Democratic and 973 went Republican.
How many people live in Palmer Lake, Colorado?
Palmer Lake, Colorado has a population of 2,623 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Palmer Lake, Colorado?
Median household income in Palmer Lake, Colorado is $125,357 — above the national median of $80,734. The Colorado state median is $95,470.
What is the political history of Palmer Lake, Colorado?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Palmer Lake, Colorado from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.