HarrisDemocratic79.8%1,655TrumpRepublican18.7%387OtherAll other candidates1.6%33
D+61.1- Lead
- 1,268
- Total
- 2,075
- vs nation
- D+62.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic79.7%1,605TrumpRepublican18.9%381OtherAll other candidates1.4%29
D+60.7- Lead
- 1,224
- Total
- 2,015
- vs nation
- D+56.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic74.5%1,359TrumpRepublican21.1%385OtherAll other candidates4.4%81
D+53.4- Lead
- 974
- Total
- 1,825
- vs nation
- D+51.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic67.6%1,254RomneyRepublican31.2%579OtherAll other candidates1.2%23
D+36.4- Lead
- 675
- Total
- 1,856
- vs nation
- D+32.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic70.7%1,311McCainRepublican27.6%512OtherAll other candidates1.7%31
D+43.1- Lead
- 799
- Total
- 1,854
- vs nation
- D+35.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic65.4%1,122BushRepublican34.1%585OtherAll other candidates0.5%8
D+31.3- Lead
- 537
- Total
- 1,715
- vs nation
- D+33.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+61.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6022024 5-year
- Median household income
- $171,1252024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+61.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +31.3% |
| 2008 | +43.1% |
| 2012 | +36.4% |
| 2016 | +53.4% |
| 2020 | +60.7% |
| 2024 | +61.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 79.8%Harris1,655 | 18.7%Trump387 | 1.6% | D+61.1 | D+0.4 | D+62.6 | 2,075 | |
| D | 79.7%Biden1,605 | 18.9%Trump381 | 1.4% | D+60.7 | D+7.4 | D+56.3 | 2,015 | |
| D | 74.5%Clinton1,359 | 21.1%Trump385 | 4.4% | D+53.4 | D+17.0 | D+51.3 | 1,825 | |
| D | 67.6%Obama1,254 | 31.2%Romney579 | 1.2% | D+36.4 | R+6.7 | D+32.5 | 1,856 | |
| D | 70.7%Obama1,311 | 27.6%McCain512 | 1.7% | D+43.1 | — | D+35.8 | 1,854 | |
| D | 65.4%Kerry1,122 | 34.1%Bush585 | 0.5% | D+31.3 | — | D+33.8 | 1,715 |
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 | 81.1%1,623 | 18.9%379 | 2,002 |
| 2020 | D | 81.5%1,598 | 18.5%362 | 1,960 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 78.0%1,554 | 22.0%438 | 1,992 |
Pleasant Ridge sits entirely within Oakland County's urban core, packing more than 6,000 residents per square mile into one square mile of land — a density profile that shapes its electorate more like a city precinct than a suburban municipality.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.1 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 61.1 points.
A population of 2,602, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $171,125 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pleasant Ridge, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan voted Democratic by 61.1 points (D+61.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,075 votes cast, 1,655 went Democratic and 387 went Republican.
How many people live in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan?
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan has a population of 2,602 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan?
Median household income in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan is $171,125 — above the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.