HarrisDemocratic60.3%1,472TrumpRepublican38.3%934OtherAll other candidates1.4%35
D+22.0- Lead
- 538
- Total
- 2,441
- vs nation
- D+23.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic68.2%2,006TrumpRepublican31.5%926OtherAll other candidates0.3%8
D+36.7- Lead
- 1,080
- Total
- 2,940
- vs nation
- D+32.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.1%1,578TrumpRepublican34.1%853OtherAll other candidates2.7%68
D+29.0- Lead
- 725
- Total
- 2,499
- vs nation
- D+26.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.8%1,211RomneyRepublican48.1%1,145OtherAll other candidates1.1%26
D+2.8- Lead
- 66
- Total
- 2,382
- vs nation
- R+1.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.2%1,388McCainRepublican44.0%1,105OtherAll other candidates0.8%20
D+11.3- Lead
- 283
- Total
- 2,513
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic53.0%1,282BushRepublican46.2%1,117OtherAll other candidates0.8%19
D+6.8- Lead
- 165
- Total
- 2,418
- vs nation
- D+9.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+22.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,9112024 5-year
- Median household income
- $208,0362024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 63.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+36.7 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | +29.0% |
| 2020 | +36.7% |
| 2024 | +22.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.3%Harris1,472 | 38.3%Trump934 | 1.4% | D+22.0 | R+14.7 | D+23.5 | 2,441 | |
| D | 68.2%Biden2,006 | 31.5%Trump926 | 0.3% | D+36.7 | D+7.7 | D+32.3 | 2,940 | |
| D | 63.1%Clinton1,578 | 34.1%Trump853 | 2.7% | D+29.0 | D+26.2 | D+26.9 | 2,499 | |
| D | 50.8%Obama1,211 | 48.1%Romney1,145 | 1.1% | D+2.8 | R+8.5 | R+1.1 | 2,382 | |
| D | 55.2%Obama1,388 | 44.0%McCain1,105 | 0.8% | D+11.3 | — | D+4.0 | 2,513 | |
| D | 53.0%Kerry1,282 | 46.2%Bush1,117 | 0.8% | D+6.8 | — | D+9.3 | 2,418 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 Senate
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 65.6%1,908 | 34.4%1,000 | 2,908 |
Demarest sits in the affluent northern Bergen County corridor, where high homeownership rates and strong civic participation produce turnout figures that consistently outpace comparably sized New Jersey municipalities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.0 points.
A population of 4,911, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $208,036 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Demarest, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Demarest, New Jersey voted Democratic by 22.0 points (D+22.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,441 votes cast, 1,472 went Democratic and 934 went Republican.
How many people live in Demarest, New Jersey?
Demarest, New Jersey has a population of 4,911 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Demarest, New Jersey?
Median household income in Demarest, New Jersey is $208,036 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Demarest, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Demarest, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.