HarrisDemocratic60.1%3,666TrumpRepublican38.2%2,334OtherAll other candidates1.7%104
D+21.8- Lead
- 1,332
- Total
- 6,104
- vs nation
- D+23.3
- 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
BidenDemocratic59.7%3,574TrumpRepublican38.3%2,296OtherAll other candidates2.0%119
D+21.3- Lead
- 1,278
- Total
- 5,989
- vs nation
- D+16.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic53.3%2,718TrumpRepublican41.5%2,114OtherAll other candidates5.2%267
D+11.8- Lead
- 604
- Total
- 5,099
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.4%2,804RomneyRepublican38.0%1,765OtherAll other candidates1.6%73
D+22.4- Lead
- 1,039
- Total
- 4,642
- vs nation
- D+18.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.8%2,766McCainRepublican35.6%1,565OtherAll other candidates1.6%70
D+27.3- Lead
- 1,201
- Total
- 4,401
- vs nation
- D+20.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic51.3%1,813BushRepublican46.8%1,655OtherAll other candidates1.9%66
D+4.5- Lead
- 158
- Total
- 3,534
- vs nation
- D+6.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+21.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 13,1652024 5-year
- Median household income
- $67,0482024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 54.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 30.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+27.3 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Salem, NJ · twin score 86.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +4.5% |
| 2008 | +27.3% |
| 2012 | +22.4% |
| 2016 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | +21.3% |
| 2024 | +21.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.1%Harris3,666 | 38.2%Trump2,334 | 1.7% | D+21.8 | D+0.5 | D+23.3 | 6,104 | |
| D | 59.7%Biden3,574 | 38.3%Trump2,296 | 2.0% | D+21.3 | D+9.5 | D+16.9 | 5,989 | |
| D | 53.3%Clinton2,718 | 41.5%Trump2,114 | 5.2% | D+11.8 | — | D+9.8 | 5,099 | |
| D | 60.4%Obama2,804 | 38.0%Romney1,765 | 1.6% | D+22.4 | — | D+18.5 | 4,642 | |
| D | 62.8%Obama2,766 | 35.6%McCain1,565 | 1.6% | D+27.3 | — | D+20.0 | 4,401 | |
| D | 51.3%Kerry1,813 | 46.8%Bush1,655 | 1.9% | D+4.5 | — | D+6.9 | 3,534 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate · 2 governor
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 | 62.0%3,670 | 38.0%2,246 | 5,916 |
| 2020 | D | 59.8%3,468 | 37.5%2,172 | 5,795 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 61.4%3,650 | 35.4%2,102 | 5,945 |
| 2020 | D | 60.0%3,501 | 36.9%2,155 | 5,834 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor 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 | 60.1%3,557 | 39.9%2,358 | 5,915 |
| 2020 | D | 60.3%3,528 | 37.2%2,179 | 5,853 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Matt Meyer0.0%0
- Michael Ramone0.0%0
Smyrna sits near the boundary between Delaware's more Democratic New Castle suburbs and its traditionally Republican Kent and Sussex counties, making it a bellwether corridor as the town's population has roughly doubled since 2000.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.3 points in 2008. The 2024 margin was 21.8 points.
A population of 13,165, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,048 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Salem and Tuskegee.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Salem
New Jersey
86.5twin score
college share2024 marginPuerto Rican ancestry≠ 2012 margin
Tuskegee
Alabama
86.3twin score
college sharemedian incomeMexican ancestry≠ 2016 margin
Spring Lake
North Carolina
86.2twin score
2008–2024 trajectorycollege share≠ elasticity
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 Smyrna, Delaware vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smyrna, Delaware voted Democratic by 21.8 points (D+21.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 6,104 votes cast, 3,666 went Democratic and 2,334 went Republican.
How many people live in Smyrna, Delaware?
Smyrna, Delaware has a population of 13,165 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smyrna, Delaware?
Median household income in Smyrna, Delaware is $67,048 — below the national median of $80,734. The Delaware state median is $84,954.
What is the political history of Smyrna, Delaware?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Smyrna, Delaware from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.