HarrisDemocratic45.1%748TrumpRepublican52.9%877OtherAll other candidates1.9%32
R+7.8- Lead
- 129
- Total
- 1,657
- vs nation
- R+6.3
- 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
BidenDemocratic55.1%923TrumpRepublican44.1%738OtherAll other candidates0.8%14
D+11.0- Lead
- 185
- Total
- 1,675
- vs nation
- D+6.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic47.4%697TrumpRepublican49.1%723OtherAll other candidates3.5%52
R+1.8- Lead
- 26
- Total
- 1,472
- vs nation
- R+3.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.1%678RomneyRepublican36.5%399OtherAll other candidates1.4%15
D+25.5- Lead
- 279
- Total
- 1,092
- vs nation
- D+21.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.9%786McCainRepublican42.6%599OtherAll other candidates1.6%22
D+13.3- Lead
- 187
- Total
- 1,407
- vs nation
- D+6.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.9%703BushRepublican45.5%604OtherAll other candidates1.6%21
D+7.5- Lead
- 99
- Total
- 1,328
- vs nation
- D+9.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+7.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,0562024 5-year
- Median household income
- $116,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 50.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 17.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 23.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+25.5 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+7.8 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | +13.3% |
| 2012 | +25.5% |
| 2016 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +11.0% |
| 2024 | −7.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.1%Harris748 | 52.9%Trump877 | 1.9% | R+7.8 | R+18.8 | R+6.3 | 1,657 | |
| D | 55.1%Biden923 | 44.1%Trump738 | 0.8% | D+11.0 | D+12.8 | D+6.6 | 1,675 | |
| R | 47.4%Clinton697 | 49.1%Trump723 | 3.5% | R+1.8 | R+27.3 | R+3.9 | 1,472 | |
| D | 62.1%Obama678 | 36.5%Romney399 | 1.4% | D+25.5 | D+12.3 | D+21.7 | 1,092 | |
| D | 55.9%Obama786 | 42.6%McCain599 | 1.6% | D+13.3 | — | D+6.0 | 1,407 | |
| D | 52.9%Kerry703 | 45.5%Bush604 | 1.6% | D+7.5 | — | D+9.9 | 1,328 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 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 | 48.9%742 | 51.1%774 | 1,516 |
| 2020 | D | 56.0%969 | 44.0%762 | 1,731 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 1,557 |
| 2020 | D | 54.4%924 | 45.6%776 | 1,700 |
Cliffwood Beach sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.5 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 7.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 18.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.8 points.
A population of 3,056, a 50% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $116,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey voted Republican by 7.8 points (R+7.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,657 votes cast, 748 went Democratic and 877 went Republican.
When did Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey?
Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey has a population of 3,056 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey?
Median household income in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey is $116,500 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.