HarrisDemocratic38.8%816TrumpRepublican59.7%1,256OtherAll other candidates1.6%33
R+20.9- Lead
- 440
- Total
- 2,105
- vs nation
- R+19.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic45.5%964TrumpRepublican53.8%1,140OtherAll other candidates0.7%15
R+8.3- Lead
- 176
- Total
- 2,119
- vs nation
- R+12.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.5%758TrumpRepublican53.3%949OtherAll other candidates4.2%75
R+10.7- Lead
- 191
- Total
- 1,782
- vs nation
- R+12.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.3%1,081RomneyRepublican45.6%924OtherAll other candidates1.1%22
D+7.7- Lead
- 157
- Total
- 2,027
- vs nation
- D+3.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.5%1,048McCainRepublican44.8%877OtherAll other candidates1.7%34
D+8.7- Lead
- 171
- Total
- 1,959
- vs nation
- D+1.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.8%863BushRepublican49.3%872OtherAll other candidates1.9%33
R+0.5- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 1,768
- vs nation
- D+1.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+20.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,5202024 5-year
- Median household income
- $79,6972024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 56.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 30.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+8.7 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+20.9 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −0.5% |
| 2008 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | −10.7% |
| 2020 | −8.3% |
| 2024 | −20.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.8%Harris816 | 59.7%Trump1,256 | 1.6% | R+20.9 | R+12.6 | R+19.4 | 2,105 | |
| R | 45.5%Biden964 | 53.8%Trump1,140 | 0.7% | R+8.3 | D+2.4 | R+12.8 | 2,119 | |
| R | 42.5%Clinton758 | 53.3%Trump949 | 4.2% | R+10.7 | R+18.5 | R+12.8 | 1,782 | |
| D | 53.3%Obama1,081 | 45.6%Romney924 | 1.1% | D+7.7 | R+1.0 | D+3.9 | 2,027 | |
| D | 53.5%Obama1,048 | 44.8%McCain877 | 1.7% | D+8.7 | — | D+1.5 | 1,959 | |
| R | 48.8%Kerry863 | 49.3%Bush872 | 1.9% | R+0.5 | — | D+1.9 | 1,768 |
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 | R | 36.2%826 | 63.8%1,455 | 2,281 |
| 2020 | R | 44.4%911 | 55.6%1,143 | 2,054 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 47.3%950 | 52.7%1,057 | 2,007 |
Buena sits in Atlantic County's southwestern corner, where low-density agricultural land and a modest working-class population tend to produce voting patterns more closely aligned with rural South Jersey than the shore-driven suburbs to the east.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 20.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 12.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.9 points.
A population of 4,520, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $79,697 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Buena, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Buena, New Jersey voted Republican by 20.9 points (R+20.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,105 votes cast, 816 went Democratic and 1,256 went Republican.
When did Buena, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Buena, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Buena, New Jersey?
Buena, New Jersey has a population of 4,520 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Buena, New Jersey?
Median household income in Buena, New Jersey is $79,697 — below the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Buena, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Buena, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.