Clayton, Delaware
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −3.7% |
| 2008 | +19.2% |
| 2012 | +18.2% |
| 2016 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | +20.1% |
| 2024 | +20.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.4%Harris1,262 | 38.9%Trump827 | 1.6% | D+20.5 | D+0.3 | D+22.0 | 2,124 | |
| D | 59.2%Biden1,200 | 39.1%Trump792 | 1.7% | D+20.1 | D+8.7 | D+15.7 | 2,026 | |
| D | 53.1%Clinton850 | 41.6%Trump666 | 5.4% | D+11.5 | R+6.7 | D+9.4 | 1,602 | |
| D | 58.2%Obama817 | 40.1%Romney562 | 1.7% | D+18.2 | R+1.0 | D+14.3 | 1,403 | |
| D | 58.6%Obama744 | 39.4%McCain500 | 2.0% | D+19.2 | D+22.9 | D+11.9 | 1,270 | |
| R | 47.1%Kerry490 | 50.7%Bush528 | 2.2% | R+3.7 | — | R+1.2 | 1,041 |
Clayton sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.5 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 3.7 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 20.5 points.
A population of 4,222, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $107,307 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clayton, Delaware vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clayton, Delaware voted Democratic by 20.5 points (D+20.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,124 votes cast, 1,262 went Democratic and 827 went Republican.
When did Clayton, Delaware last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Clayton, Delaware voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Clayton, Delaware?
Clayton, Delaware has a population of 4,222 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clayton, Delaware?
Median household income in Clayton, Delaware is $107,307 — above the national median of $80,734. The Delaware state median is $84,954.
What is the political history of Clayton, Delaware?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Clayton, Delaware from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.