Forestdale, Massachusetts
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −8.4% |
| 2008 | −3.8% |
| 2012 | −14.8% |
| 2016 | −7.2% |
| 2020 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | −0.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.9%Harris1,235 | 48.6%Trump1,254 | 3.5% | R+0.7 | R+4.3 | D+0.7 | 2,578 | |
| D | 50.9%Biden1,340 | 47.3%Trump1,245 | 1.8% | D+3.6 | D+10.8 | R+0.8 | 2,633 | |
| R | 42.8%Clinton999 | 50.0%Trump1,167 | 7.2% | R+7.2 | D+7.6 | R+9.3 | 2,335 | |
| R | 41.9%Obama667 | 56.7%Romney902 | 1.4% | R+14.8 | R+10.9 | R+18.6 | 1,591 | |
| R | 47.3%Obama1,074 | 51.1%McCain1,161 | 1.6% | R+3.8 | D+4.6 | R+11.1 | 2,271 | |
| R | 45.7%Kerry1,040 | 54.0%Bush1,231 | 0.3% | R+8.4 | — | R+5.9 | 2,278 |
Forestdale sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 3.6 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 14.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.7 points.
A population of 3,801, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $108,158 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Forestdale, Massachusetts vote in 2024?
In 2024, Forestdale, Massachusetts voted Republican by 0.7 points (R+0.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,578 votes cast, 1,235 went Democratic and 1,254 went Republican.
When did Forestdale, Massachusetts last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Forestdale, Massachusetts voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Forestdale, Massachusetts?
Forestdale, Massachusetts has a population of 3,801 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Forestdale, Massachusetts?
Median household income in Forestdale, Massachusetts is $108,158 — above the national median of $80,734. The Massachusetts state median is $103,960.
What is the political history of Forestdale, Massachusetts?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Forestdale, Massachusetts from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.