HarrisDemocratic48.0%1,358TrumpRepublican50.0%1,414OtherAll other candidates2.0%57
R+2.0- Lead
- 56
- Total
- 2,829
- vs nation
- R+0.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic50.2%1,465TrumpRepublican48.9%1,428OtherAll other candidates0.9%27
D+1.3- Lead
- 37
- Total
- 2,920
- vs nation
- R+3.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic43.8%1,008TrumpRepublican52.0%1,199OtherAll other candidates4.2%97
R+8.3- Lead
- 191
- Total
- 2,304
- vs nation
- R+10.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.0%1,071RomneyRepublican43.7%851OtherAll other candidates1.3%26
D+11.3- Lead
- 220
- Total
- 1,948
- vs nation
- D+7.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.4%1,266McCainRepublican45.8%1,108OtherAll other candidates1.8%44
D+6.5- Lead
- 158
- Total
- 2,418
- vs nation
- R+0.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.6%1,143BushRepublican48.9%1,126OtherAll other candidates1.6%36
D+0.7- Lead
- 17
- Total
- 2,305
- vs nation
- D+3.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+2.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,5182024 5-year
- Median household income
- $91,9132024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 81.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+11.3 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+8.3 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | −2.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.0%Harris1,358 | 50.0%Trump1,414 | 2.0% | R+2.0 | R+3.2 | R+0.5 | 2,829 | |
| D | 50.2%Biden1,465 | 48.9%Trump1,428 | 0.9% | D+1.3 | D+9.6 | R+3.2 | 2,920 | |
| R | 43.8%Clinton1,008 | 52.0%Trump1,199 | 4.2% | R+8.3 | R+19.6 | R+10.4 | 2,304 | |
| D | 55.0%Obama1,071 | 43.7%Romney851 | 1.3% | D+11.3 | D+4.8 | D+7.4 | 1,948 | |
| D | 52.4%Obama1,266 | 45.8%McCain1,108 | 1.8% | D+6.5 | — | R+0.7 | 2,418 | |
| D | 49.6%Kerry1,143 | 48.9%Bush1,126 | 1.6% | D+0.7 | — | D+3.2 | 2,305 |
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 | D | 53.3%1,410 | 46.7%1,234 | 2,644 |
| 2020 | D | 53.7%1,506 | 46.3%1,297 | 2,803 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 2,691 |
| 2020 | D | 50.9%1,387 | 49.1%1,336 | 2,723 |
Highlands sits at sea level on the Raritan Bay shore and was among the hardest-hit Monmouth County communities after Hurricane Sandy, making coastal resilience and FEMA flood-map disputes persistent voter concerns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.3 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 8.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.0 points.
A population of 4,518, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,913 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highlands, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highlands, New Jersey voted Republican by 2.0 points (R+2.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,829 votes cast, 1,358 went Democratic and 1,414 went Republican.
When did Highlands, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Highlands, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Highlands, New Jersey?
Highlands, New Jersey has a population of 4,518 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highlands, New Jersey?
Median household income in Highlands, New Jersey is $91,913 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Highlands, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highlands, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.