HarrisDemocratic34.5%351TrumpRepublican62.9%640OtherAll other candidates2.7%27
R+28.4- Lead
- 289
- Total
- 1,018
- vs nation
- R+26.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic37.9%410TrumpRepublican60.2%652OtherAll other candidates1.9%21
R+22.3- Lead
- 242
- Total
- 1,083
- vs nation
- R+26.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic35.3%332TrumpRepublican59.8%562OtherAll other candidates4.9%46
R+24.5- Lead
- 230
- Total
- 940
- vs nation
- R+26.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.6%525RomneyRepublican48.2%500OtherAll other candidates1.3%13
D+2.4- Lead
- 25
- Total
- 1,038
- vs nation
- R+1.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.3%443McCainRepublican50.0%459OtherAll other candidates1.7%16
R+1.7- Lead
- 16
- Total
- 918
- vs nation
- R+9.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic46.3%401BushRepublican51.8%449OtherAll other candidates1.8%16
R+5.5- Lead
- 48
- Total
- 866
- vs nation
- R+3.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+28.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6812024 5-year
- Median household income
- $84,5312024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 64.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 9.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 17.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+2.4 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+28.4 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −5.5% |
| 2008 | −1.7% |
| 2012 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | −24.5% |
| 2020 | −22.3% |
| 2024 | −28.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.5%Harris351 | 62.9%Trump640 | 2.7% | R+28.4 | — | R+26.9 | 1,018 | |
| R | 37.9%Biden410 | 60.2%Trump652 | 1.9% | R+22.3 | — | R+26.8 | 1,083 | |
| R | 35.3%Clinton332 | 59.8%Trump562 | 4.9% | R+24.5 | R+26.9 | R+26.6 | 940 | |
| D | 50.6%Obama525 | 48.2%Romney500 | 1.3% | D+2.4 | D+4.2 | R+1.4 | 1,038 | |
| R | 48.3%Obama443 | 50.0%McCain459 | 1.7% | R+1.7 | — | R+9.0 | 918 | |
| R | 46.3%Kerry401 | 51.8%Bush449 | 1.8% | R+5.5 | — | R+3.1 | 866 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 | 33.3%309 | 66.7%619 | 928 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 929 |
This tiny Ocean County borough surrounds Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, giving a military-connected demographic outsized influence on local civic life despite a population of under 3,000.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 2.4 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 28.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.4 points.
A population of 2,681, a 64% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,531 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lakehurst, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lakehurst, New Jersey voted Republican by 28.4 points (R+28.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,018 votes cast, 351 went Democratic and 640 went Republican.
When did Lakehurst, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lakehurst, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Lakehurst, New Jersey?
Lakehurst, New Jersey has a population of 2,681 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lakehurst, New Jersey?
Median household income in Lakehurst, New Jersey is $84,531 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Lakehurst, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lakehurst, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.