HarrisDemocratic61.7%1,002TrumpRepublican36.5%592OtherAll other candidates1.8%29
D+25.3- Lead
- 410
- Total
- 1,623
- vs nation
- D+26.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic65.6%710TrumpRepublican33.1%358OtherAll other candidates1.3%14
D+32.5- Lead
- 352
- Total
- 1,082
- vs nation
- D+28.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic57.8%671TrumpRepublican38.2%443OtherAll other candidates4.0%46
D+19.7- Lead
- 228
- Total
- 1,160
- vs nation
- D+17.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.5%727RomneyRepublican47.6%673OtherAll other candidates0.9%13
D+3.8- Lead
- 54
- Total
- 1,413
- vs nation
- Even
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.4%723McCainRepublican41.6%524OtherAll other candidates1.0%12
D+15.8- Lead
- 199
- Total
- 1,259
- vs nation
- D+8.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.9%611BushRepublican48.4%592OtherAll other candidates1.7%21
D+1.6- Lead
- 19
- Total
- 1,224
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+25.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9392024 5-year
- Median household income
- $113,0012024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+32.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | +15.8% |
| 2012 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | +19.7% |
| 2020 | +32.5% |
| 2024 | +25.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.7%Harris1,002 | 36.5%Trump592 | 1.8% | D+25.3 | R+7.3 | D+26.7 | 1,623 | |
| D | 65.6%Biden710 | 33.1%Trump358 | 1.3% | D+32.5 | D+12.9 | D+28.1 | 1,082 | |
| D | 57.8%Clinton671 | 38.2%Trump443 | 4.0% | D+19.7 | D+15.8 | D+17.6 | 1,160 | |
| D | 51.5%Obama727 | 47.6%Romney673 | 0.9% | D+3.8 | R+12.0 | ±0.0 | 1,413 | |
| D | 57.4%Obama723 | 41.6%McCain524 | 1.0% | D+15.8 | D+14.3 | D+8.5 | 1,259 | |
| D | 49.9%Kerry611 | 48.4%Bush592 | 1.7% | D+1.6 | — | D+4.0 | 1,224 |
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 | 62.4%976 | 37.6%588 | 1,564 |
| 2020 | D | 63.6%664 | 36.4%380 | 1,044 |
Fairfield University sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.3 points.
A population of 2,939, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $113,001 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fairfield University, Connecticut vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fairfield University, Connecticut voted Democratic by 25.3 points (D+25.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,623 votes cast, 1,002 went Democratic and 592 went Republican.
How many people live in Fairfield University, Connecticut?
Fairfield University, Connecticut has a population of 2,939 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fairfield University, Connecticut?
Median household income in Fairfield University, Connecticut is $113,001 — above the national median of $80,734. The Connecticut state median is $95,781.
What is the political history of Fairfield University, Connecticut?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Fairfield University, Connecticut from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.