Santa Claus, Indiana
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.0% |
| 2008 | −15.2% |
| 2012 | −32.1% |
| 2016 | −40.4% |
| 2020 | −39.0% |
| 2024 | −39.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.0%Harris476 | 68.5%Trump1,126 | 2.6% | R+39.5 | R+0.5 | R+38.1 | 1,644 | |
| R | 29.7%Biden475 | 68.7%Trump1,099 | 1.6% | R+39.0 | D+1.4 | R+43.5 | 1,599 | |
| R | 27.0%Clinton388 | 67.4%Trump970 | 5.6% | R+40.4 | R+8.4 | R+42.5 | 1,439 | |
| R | 32.9%Obama447 | 65.0%Romney882 | 2.1% | R+32.1 | R+16.9 | R+35.9 | 1,357 | |
| R | 41.9%Obama576 | 57.0%McCain785 | 1.1% | R+15.2 | D+19.8 | R+22.5 | 1,376 | |
| R | 32.0%Kerry448 | 67.0%Bush939 | 1.1% | R+35.0 | — | R+32.6 | 1,402 |
Santa Claus sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 40.4 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.5 points.
A population of 2,793, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $89,659 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Santa Claus, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Santa Claus, Indiana voted Republican by 39.5 points (R+39.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,644 votes cast, 476 went Democratic and 1,126 went Republican.
How many people live in Santa Claus, Indiana?
Santa Claus, Indiana has a population of 2,793 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Santa Claus, Indiana?
Median household income in Santa Claus, Indiana is $89,659 — above the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Santa Claus, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Santa Claus, Indiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.