HarrisDemocratic61.4%1,445TrumpRepublican35.8%841OtherAll other candidates2.8%66
D+25.7- Lead
- 604
- Total
- 2,352
- vs nation
- D+27.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic64.5%1,629TrumpRepublican33.4%842OtherAll other candidates2.1%53
D+31.2- Lead
- 787
- Total
- 2,524
- vs nation
- D+26.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic57.3%1,347TrumpRepublican36.8%864OtherAll other candidates5.9%138
D+20.6- Lead
- 483
- Total
- 2,349
- vs nation
- D+18.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.3%1,402RomneyRepublican39.2%926OtherAll other candidates1.5%36
D+20.1- Lead
- 476
- Total
- 2,364
- vs nation
- D+16.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.1%1,343McCainRepublican39.0%887OtherAll other candidates1.8%42
D+20.1- Lead
- 456
- Total
- 2,272
- vs nation
- D+12.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic57.9%1,252BushRepublican40.5%875OtherAll other candidates1.6%35
D+17.4- Lead
- 377
- Total
- 2,162
- vs nation
- D+19.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+25.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,3252024 5-year
- Median household income
- $112,7622024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+31.2 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | +20.1% |
| 2012 | +20.1% |
| 2016 | +20.6% |
| 2020 | +31.2% |
| 2024 | +25.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.4%Harris1,445 | 35.8%Trump841 | 2.8% | D+25.7 | R+5.5 | D+27.2 | 2,352 | |
| D | 64.5%Biden1,629 | 33.4%Trump842 | 2.1% | D+31.2 | D+10.6 | D+26.7 | 2,524 | |
| D | 57.3%Clinton1,347 | 36.8%Trump864 | 5.9% | D+20.6 | D+0.4 | D+18.5 | 2,349 | |
| D | 59.3%Obama1,402 | 39.2%Romney926 | 1.5% | D+20.1 | D+0.1 | D+16.3 | 2,364 | |
| D | 59.1%Obama1,343 | 39.0%McCain887 | 1.8% | D+20.1 | — | D+12.8 | 2,272 | |
| D | 57.9%Kerry1,252 | 40.5%Bush875 | 1.6% | D+17.4 | — | D+19.9 | 2,162 |
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 | 100.0%1,782 | 0.0%0 | 1,782 |
| 2020 | D | 69.6%1,709 | 30.4%746 | 2,455 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 65.9%1,618 | 34.1%836 | 2,454 |
Nahant is a densely settled barrier peninsula north of Boston, where a small, relatively affluent electorate has historically leaned toward statewide Democratic candidates while local races stay competitive.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.2 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.7 points.
A population of 3,325, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $112,762 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Nahant, Massachusetts vote in 2024?
In 2024, Nahant, Massachusetts voted Democratic by 25.7 points (D+25.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,352 votes cast, 1,445 went Democratic and 841 went Republican.
How many people live in Nahant, Massachusetts?
Nahant, Massachusetts has a population of 3,325 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Nahant, Massachusetts?
Median household income in Nahant, Massachusetts is $112,762 — above the national median of $80,734. The Massachusetts state median is $103,960.
What is the political history of Nahant, Massachusetts?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Nahant, Massachusetts from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.