HarrisDemocratic48.4%3,684TrumpRepublican49.1%3,737OtherAll other candidates2.5%190
R+0.7- Lead
- 53
- Total
- 7,611
- vs nation
- D+0.8
- Turnout
- —
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Chesterton, IN
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic49.8%3,754TrumpRepublican48.2%3,627OtherAll other candidates2.0%150
D+1.7- Lead
- 127
- Total
- 7,531
- vs nation
- R+2.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.7%3,098TrumpRepublican46.7%3,164OtherAll other candidates7.5%510
R+1.0- Lead
- 66
- Total
- 6,772
- vs nation
- R+3.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.6%3,288RomneyRepublican45.1%2,821OtherAll other candidates2.2%140
D+7.5- Lead
- 467
- Total
- 6,249
- vs nation
- D+3.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.6%3,551McCainRepublican40.9%2,521OtherAll other candidates1.5%94
D+16.7- Lead
- 1,030
- Total
- 6,166
- vs nation
- D+9.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.8%2,659BushRepublican48.6%2,593OtherAll other candidates1.6%86
D+1.2- Lead
- 66
- Total
- 5,338
- vs nation
- D+3.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+0.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 14,4462024 5-year
- Median household income
- $91,0602024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 84.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+16.7 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.0 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kingston, PA · twin score 76.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | −0.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.4%Harris3,684 | 49.1%Trump3,737 | 2.5% | R+0.7 | R+2.4 | D+0.8 | 7,611 | |
| D | 49.8%Biden3,754 | 48.2%Trump3,627 | 2.0% | D+1.7 | D+2.7 | R+2.8 | 7,531 | |
| R | 45.7%Clinton3,098 | 46.7%Trump3,164 | 7.5% | R+1.0 | R+8.4 | R+3.1 | 6,772 | |
| D | 52.6%Obama3,288 | 45.1%Romney2,821 | 2.2% | D+7.5 | R+9.2 | D+3.6 | 6,249 | |
| D | 57.6%Obama3,551 | 40.9%McCain2,521 | 1.5% | D+16.7 | — | D+9.4 | 6,166 | |
| D | 49.8%Kerry2,659 | 48.6%Bush2,593 | 1.6% | D+1.2 | — | D+3.7 | 5,338 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House
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 | 53.8%4,329 | 46.2%3,722 | 8,051 |
Chesterton sits along the South Shore Line corridor, drawing working professionals who commute to Chicago while remaining embedded in reliably Republican Porter County — a tension that produces competitive margins in state and local races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.7 points.
A population of 14,446, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,060 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kingston and Northwest Harborcreek.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kingston
Pennsylvania
76.2twin score
2008 margin% LatinoIrish ancestry≠ Polish ancestry
Northwest Harborcreek
Pennsylvania
75.7twin score
2008 margin% LatinoPolish ancestry≠ median age
Porter
Indiana
74.9twin score
2008 marginelasticityPolish ancestry≠ population scale
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 Chesterton, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chesterton, Indiana voted Republican by 0.7 points (R+0.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,611 votes cast, 3,684 went Democratic and 3,737 went Republican.
When did Chesterton, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Chesterton, Indiana voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Chesterton, Indiana?
Chesterton, Indiana has a population of 14,446 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chesterton, Indiana?
Median household income in Chesterton, Indiana is $91,060 — above the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Chesterton, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Chesterton, Indiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.