HarrisDemocratic51.9%302TrumpRepublican45.5%265OtherAll other candidates2.6%15
D+6.4- Lead
- 37
- Total
- 582
- vs nation
- D+7.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic51.6%573TrumpRepublican47.9%532OtherAll other candidates0.5%6
D+3.7- Lead
- 41
- Total
- 1,111
- vs nation
- R+0.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic75.6%620TrumpRepublican19.4%159OtherAll other candidates5.0%41
D+56.2- Lead
- 461
- Total
- 820
- vs nation
- D+54.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic66.2%492RomneyRepublican32.8%244OtherAll other candidates0.9%7
D+33.4- Lead
- 248
- Total
- 743
- vs nation
- D+29.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.7%261McCainRepublican45.5%221OtherAll other candidates0.8%4
D+8.2- Lead
- 40
- Total
- 486
- vs nation
- D+1.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.5%219BushRepublican50.9%230OtherAll other candidates0.7%3
R+2.4- Lead
- 11
- Total
- 452
- vs nation
- Even
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+6.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8532024 5-year
- Median household income
- $85,9392024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 66.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 12.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 11.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+56.2 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+2.4 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −2.4% |
| 2008 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | +33.4% |
| 2016 | +56.2% |
| 2020 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | +6.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.9%Harris302 | 45.5%Trump265 | 2.6% | D+6.4 | — | D+7.8 | 582 | |
| D | 51.6%Biden573 | 47.9%Trump532 | 0.5% | D+3.7 | — | R+0.8 | 1,111 | |
| D | 75.6%Clinton620 | 19.4%Trump159 | 5.0% | D+56.2 | D+22.8 | D+54.1 | 820 | |
| D | 66.2%Obama492 | 32.8%Romney244 | 0.9% | D+33.4 | D+25.1 | D+29.5 | 743 | |
| D | 53.7%Obama261 | 45.5%McCain221 | 0.8% | D+8.2 | — | D+1.0 | 486 | |
| R | 48.5%Kerry219 | 50.9%Bush230 | 0.7% | R+2.4 | — | ±0.0 | 452 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House
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 | 55.0%312 | 45.0%255 | 567 |
Montclair State's on-campus CDP is population-dense but transient, meaning registered-voter rolls and participation rates can swing sharply depending on how aggressively students are mobilized in any given cycle.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 56.2 points in 2016 and a Republican high of 2.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.4 points.
A population of 2,853, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,939 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Montclair State University, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Montclair State University, New Jersey voted Democratic by 6.4 points (D+6.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 582 votes cast, 302 went Democratic and 265 went Republican.
When did Montclair State University, New Jersey last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Montclair State University, New Jersey voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Montclair State University, New Jersey?
Montclair State University, New Jersey has a population of 2,853 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Montclair State University, New Jersey?
Median household income in Montclair State University, New Jersey is $85,939 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Montclair State University, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Montclair State University, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.