Durham, Connecticut
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.3% |
| 2008 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | −5.7% |
| 2020 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | −3.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.1%Harris1,168 | 50.7%Trump1,256 | 2.2% | R+3.5 | R+5.0 | R+2.1 | 2,479 | |
| D | 49.8%Biden1,254 | 48.3%Trump1,218 | 1.9% | D+1.4 | D+7.1 | R+3.0 | 2,520 | |
| R | 44.5%Clinton1,003 | 50.2%Trump1,132 | 5.4% | R+5.7 | R+7.5 | R+7.8 | 2,256 | |
| D | 50.2%Obama853 | 48.5%Romney823 | 1.3% | D+1.8 | R+5.9 | R+2.1 | 1,698 | |
| D | 52.9%Obama1,166 | 45.2%McCain997 | 1.9% | D+7.7 | D+9.0 | D+0.4 | 2,205 | |
| R | 48.3%Kerry1,039 | 49.7%Bush1,067 | 2.0% | R+1.3 | — | D+1.2 | 2,149 |
Durham sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 5.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 3.5 points.
A population of 3,347, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $152,396 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Durham, Connecticut vote in 2024?
In 2024, Durham, Connecticut voted Republican by 3.5 points (R+3.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,479 votes cast, 1,168 went Democratic and 1,256 went Republican.
When did Durham, Connecticut last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Durham, Connecticut voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Durham, Connecticut?
Durham, Connecticut has a population of 3,347 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Durham, Connecticut?
Median household income in Durham, Connecticut is $152,396 — above the national median of $80,734. The Connecticut state median is $95,781.
What is the political history of Durham, Connecticut?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Durham, Connecticut from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.