Wilmington, Delaware
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +66.3% |
| 2008 | +76.4% |
| 2012 | +75.3% |
| 2016 | +73.0% |
| 2020 | +75.5% |
| 2024 | +71.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 85.0%Harris23,934 | 13.5%Trump3,813 | 1.4% | D+71.5 | R+4.0 | D+72.9 | 28,154 | |
| D | 87.2%Biden26,805 | 11.7%Trump3,600 | 1.1% | D+75.5 | D+2.5 | D+71.0 | 30,738 | |
| D | 84.8%Clinton25,222 | 11.8%Trump3,512 | 3.4% | D+73.0 | R+2.3 | D+70.9 | 29,741 | |
| D | 87.1%Obama25,849 | 11.8%Romney3,502 | 1.1% | D+75.3 | R+1.1 | D+71.4 | 29,681 | |
| D | 87.7%Obama27,594 | 11.3%McCain3,557 | 1.0% | D+76.4 | D+10.1 | D+69.1 | 31,469 | |
| D | 82.6%Kerry22,569 | 16.3%Bush4,457 | 1.1% | D+66.3 | — | D+68.7 | 27,326 |
Wilmington's majority-minority population and dense urban core produce some of Delaware's most lopsided margins, making it a reliable bellwether for statewide Democratic turnout rather than a competitive battleground.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.4 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.5 points.
A population of 71,727, a 30% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,671 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chester and East Orange.
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Wilmington, Delaware. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1077580/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.