HarrisDemocratic54.5%1,167TrumpRepublican43.4%930OtherAll other candidates2.1%46
D+11.1- Lead
- 237
- Total
- 2,143
- vs nation
- D+12.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic55.4%1,219TrumpRepublican43.0%945OtherAll other candidates1.6%35
D+12.5- Lead
- 274
- Total
- 2,199
- vs nation
- D+8.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.2%984TrumpRepublican43.9%878OtherAll other candidates6.9%137
D+5.3- Lead
- 106
- Total
- 1,999
- vs nation
- D+3.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.4%997RomneyRepublican49.6%1,021OtherAll other candidates1.9%40
R+1.2- Lead
- 24
- Total
- 2,058
- vs nation
- R+5.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.1%1,069McCainRepublican46.3%949OtherAll other candidates1.6%33
D+5.9- Lead
- 120
- Total
- 2,051
- vs nation
- R+1.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.8%931BushRepublican50.8%968OtherAll other candidates0.4%8
R+1.9- Lead
- 37
- Total
- 1,907
- vs nation
- D+0.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+11.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9572024 5-year
- Median household income
- $133,3052024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 91.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+12.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.9 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.9% |
| 2008 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | −1.2% |
| 2016 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | +11.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.5%Harris1,167 | 43.4%Trump930 | 2.1% | D+11.1 | R+1.4 | D+12.5 | 2,143 | |
| D | 55.4%Biden1,219 | 43.0%Trump945 | 1.6% | D+12.5 | D+7.2 | D+8.0 | 2,199 | |
| D | 49.2%Clinton984 | 43.9%Trump878 | 6.9% | D+5.3 | D+6.5 | D+3.2 | 1,999 | |
| R | 48.4%Obama997 | 49.6%Romney1,021 | 1.9% | R+1.2 | R+7.0 | R+5.0 | 2,058 | |
| D | 52.1%Obama1,069 | 46.3%McCain949 | 1.6% | D+5.9 | — | R+1.4 | 2,051 | |
| R | 48.8%Kerry931 | 50.8%Bush968 | 0.4% | R+1.9 | — | D+0.5 | 1,907 |
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 | 54.2%1,138 | 45.8%960 | 2,098 |
| 2020 | D | 54.3%1,120 | 45.7%941 | 2,061 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 53.6%1,120 | 46.4%968 | 2,088 |
Afton sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.5 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 1.9 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.1 points.
A population of 2,957, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $133,305 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Afton, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Afton, Minnesota voted Democratic by 11.1 points (D+11.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,143 votes cast, 1,167 went Democratic and 930 went Republican.
When did Afton, Minnesota last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Afton, Minnesota voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in Afton, Minnesota?
Afton, Minnesota has a population of 2,957 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Afton, Minnesota?
Median household income in Afton, Minnesota is $133,305 — above the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Afton, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Afton, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.