HarrisDemocratic54.8%827TrumpRepublican43.8%660OtherAll other candidates1.4%21
D+11.1- Lead
- 167
- Total
- 1,508
- vs nation
- D+12.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic61.5%792TrumpRepublican37.1%478OtherAll other candidates1.4%18
D+24.4- Lead
- 314
- Total
- 1,288
- vs nation
- D+19.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic57.5%551TrumpRepublican37.2%356OtherAll other candidates5.3%51
D+20.4- Lead
- 195
- Total
- 958
- vs nation
- D+18.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.2%498RomneyRepublican39.1%329OtherAll other candidates1.7%14
D+20.1- Lead
- 169
- Total
- 841
- vs nation
- D+16.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.5%474McCainRepublican37.7%295OtherAll other candidates1.8%14
D+22.9- Lead
- 179
- Total
- 783
- vs nation
- D+15.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic51.2%388BushRepublican48.5%368OtherAll other candidates0.3%2
D+2.6- Lead
- 20
- Total
- 758
- vs nation
- D+5.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+11.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8322024 5-year
- Median household income
- $153,0002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 38.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 43.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+24.4 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | +22.9% |
| 2012 | +20.1% |
| 2016 | +20.4% |
| 2020 | +24.4% |
| 2024 | +11.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.8%Harris827 | 43.8%Trump660 | 1.4% | D+11.1 | R+13.3 | D+12.5 | 1,508 | |
| D | 61.5%Biden792 | 37.1%Trump478 | 1.4% | D+24.4 | D+4.0 | D+19.9 | 1,288 | |
| D | 57.5%Clinton551 | 37.2%Trump356 | 5.3% | D+20.4 | — | D+18.3 | 958 | |
| D | 59.2%Obama498 | 39.1%Romney329 | 1.7% | D+20.1 | — | D+16.2 | 841 | |
| D | 60.5%Obama474 | 37.7%McCain295 | 1.8% | D+22.9 | — | D+15.6 | 783 | |
| D | 51.2%Kerry388 | 48.5%Bush368 | 0.3% | D+2.6 | — | D+5.1 | 758 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate · 1 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 | 55.8%822 | 44.2%650 | 1,472 |
| 2020 | D | 61.5%774 | 36.3%457 | 1,259 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 62.2%788 | 34.4%436 | 1,267 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 62.6%790 | 35.7%451 | 1,262 |
2020 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- John C Carney0.0%0
- Julianne E. Murray0.0%0
Townsend sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.1 points.
A population of 2,832, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $153,000 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Townsend, Delaware vote in 2024?
In 2024, Townsend, Delaware voted Democratic by 11.1 points (D+11.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,508 votes cast, 827 went Democratic and 660 went Republican.
How many people live in Townsend, Delaware?
Townsend, Delaware has a population of 2,832 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Townsend, Delaware?
Median household income in Townsend, Delaware is $153,000 — above the national median of $80,734. The Delaware state median is $84,954.
What is the political history of Townsend, Delaware?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Townsend, Delaware from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.