HarrisDemocratic57.1%949TrumpRepublican40.9%680OtherAll other candidates1.9%32
D+16.2- Lead
- 269
- Total
- 1,661
- vs nation
- D+17.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic64.2%1,191TrumpRepublican34.7%644OtherAll other candidates1.0%19
D+29.5- Lead
- 547
- Total
- 1,854
- vs nation
- D+25.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.0%1,142TrumpRepublican30.6%555OtherAll other candidates6.4%116
D+32.4- Lead
- 587
- Total
- 1,813
- vs nation
- D+30.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic68.4%1,159RomneyRepublican30.2%512OtherAll other candidates1.4%24
D+38.2- Lead
- 647
- Total
- 1,695
- vs nation
- D+34.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic66.1%1,196McCainRepublican32.0%579OtherAll other candidates1.9%34
D+34.1- Lead
- 617
- Total
- 1,809
- vs nation
- D+26.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic60.4%1,002BushRepublican37.7%626OtherAll other candidates1.9%32
D+22.7- Lead
- 376
- Total
- 1,660
- vs nation
- D+25.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+16.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,5322024 5-year
- Median household income
- $71,7082024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 36.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 55.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+38.2 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +22.7% |
| 2008 | +34.1% |
| 2012 | +38.2% |
| 2016 | +32.4% |
| 2020 | +29.5% |
| 2024 | +16.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.1%Harris949 | 40.9%Trump680 | 1.9% | D+16.2 | R+13.3 | D+17.7 | 1,661 | |
| D | 64.2%Biden1,191 | 34.7%Trump644 | 1.0% | D+29.5 | R+2.9 | D+25.1 | 1,854 | |
| D | 63.0%Clinton1,142 | 30.6%Trump555 | 6.4% | D+32.4 | R+5.8 | D+30.3 | 1,813 | |
| D | 68.4%Obama1,159 | 30.2%Romney512 | 1.4% | D+38.2 | D+4.1 | D+34.3 | 1,695 | |
| D | 66.1%Obama1,196 | 32.0%McCain579 | 1.9% | D+34.1 | — | D+26.8 | 1,809 | |
| D | 60.4%Kerry1,002 | 37.7%Bush626 | 1.9% | D+22.7 | — | D+25.1 | 1,660 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 | 71.5%1,135 | 28.5%453 | 1,588 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 63.1%970 | 34.5%531 | 1,538 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 62.9%982 | 34.7%541 | 1,561 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jennifer McCormick0.0%0
- Mike Braun0.0%0
Whiting sits on Lake Michigan's southern shore as one of Indiana's most densely industrial cities, home to a BP refinery that employs thousands regionwide. Its working-class Catholic roots have historically produced lopsided Democratic margins in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.2 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.2 points.
A population of 4,532, a 37% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,708 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Whiting, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Whiting, Indiana voted Democratic by 16.2 points (D+16.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,661 votes cast, 949 went Democratic and 680 went Republican.
How many people live in Whiting, Indiana?
Whiting, Indiana has a population of 4,532 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Whiting, Indiana?
Median household income in Whiting, Indiana is $71,708 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Whiting, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Whiting, Indiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.