HarrisDemocratic43.3%1,420TrumpRepublican55.4%1,817OtherAll other candidates1.2%40
R+12.1- Lead
- 397
- Total
- 3,277
- vs nation
- R+10.6
- Turnout
- —
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Harwood Heights, IL
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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
BidenDemocratic46.8%1,691TrumpRepublican51.9%1,877OtherAll other candidates1.3%46
R+5.1- Lead
- 186
- Total
- 3,614
- vs nation
- R+9.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic50.5%1,602TrumpRepublican44.1%1,399OtherAll other candidates5.3%169
D+6.4- Lead
- 203
- Total
- 3,170
- vs nation
- D+4.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.6%1,443RomneyRepublican42.9%1,114OtherAll other candidates1.5%40
D+12.7- Lead
- 329
- Total
- 2,597
- vs nation
- D+8.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic58.7%1,647McCainRepublican39.6%1,113OtherAll other candidates1.7%48
D+19.0- Lead
- 534
- Total
- 2,808
- vs nation
- D+11.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic51.2%1,448BushRepublican48.2%1,364OtherAll other candidates0.5%15
D+3.0- Lead
- 84
- Total
- 2,827
- vs nation
- D+5.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+12.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 8,8212024 5-year
- Median household income
- $81,0862024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 66.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 20.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+19.0 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+12.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Schiller Park, IL · twin score 90.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | +19.0% |
| 2012 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | −5.1% |
| 2024 | −12.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.3%Harris1,420 | 55.4%Trump1,817 | 1.2% | R+12.1 | R+7.0 | R+10.6 | 3,277 | |
| R | 46.8%Biden1,691 | 51.9%Trump1,877 | 1.3% | R+5.1 | R+11.6 | R+9.6 | 3,614 | |
| D | 50.5%Clinton1,602 | 44.1%Trump1,399 | 5.3% | D+6.4 | R+6.3 | D+4.3 | 3,170 | |
| D | 55.6%Obama1,443 | 42.9%Romney1,114 | 1.5% | D+12.7 | R+6.3 | D+8.8 | 2,597 | |
| D | 58.7%Obama1,647 | 39.6%McCain1,113 | 1.7% | D+19.0 | — | D+11.7 | 2,808 | |
| D | 51.2%Kerry1,448 | 48.2%Bush1,364 | 0.5% | D+3.0 | — | D+5.4 | 2,827 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 51.3%1,672 | 48.7%1,589 | 3,261 |
| 2020 | D | 51.9%1,748 | 48.1%1,621 | 3,369 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 53.9%1,742 | 46.1%1,491 | 3,233 |
Harwood Heights incorporated in 1947 and remains one of the smallest municipalities in Cook County by area, yet its compact, owner-occupied bungalow belt consistently produces high voter-turnout rates relative to its modest population.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.0 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 12.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.1 points.
A population of 8,821, a 67% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,086 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Schiller Park and Norridge.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Schiller Park
Illinois
90.2twin score
12-yr trendPolish ancestrycollege share
Norridge
Illinois
86.1twin score
12-yr trendPolish ancestrycollege share
Hickory Hills
Illinois
85.4twin score
12-yr trendPolish ancestrycollege 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 Harwood Heights, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Harwood Heights, Illinois voted Republican by 12.1 points (R+12.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,277 votes cast, 1,420 went Democratic and 1,817 went Republican.
When did Harwood Heights, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Harwood Heights, Illinois voted Democratic was 2016.
How many people live in Harwood Heights, Illinois?
Harwood Heights, Illinois has a population of 8,821 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Harwood Heights, Illinois?
Median household income in Harwood Heights, Illinois is $81,086 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Harwood Heights, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Harwood Heights, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.