HarrisDemocratic42.4%3,102TrumpRepublican56.2%4,114OtherAll other candidates1.4%106
R+13.8- Lead
- 1,012
- Total
- 7,322
- vs nation
- R+12.3
- Turnout
- —
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North Arlington, NJ
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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
BidenDemocratic49.6%4,025TrumpRepublican49.9%4,049OtherAll other candidates0.6%46
R+0.3- Lead
- 24
- Total
- 8,120
- vs nation
- R+4.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic48.0%3,351TrumpRepublican48.6%3,392OtherAll other candidates3.3%231
R+0.6- Lead
- 41
- Total
- 6,974
- vs nation
- R+2.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.5%3,936RomneyRepublican41.4%2,835OtherAll other candidates1.1%74
D+16.1- Lead
- 1,101
- Total
- 6,845
- vs nation
- D+12.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.1%3,454McCainRepublican49.8%3,500OtherAll other candidates1.1%79
R+0.7- Lead
- 46
- Total
- 7,033
- vs nation
- R+7.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic46.6%3,188BushRepublican52.3%3,581OtherAll other candidates1.1%74
R+5.7- Lead
- 393
- Total
- 6,843
- vs nation
- R+3.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+13.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 16,4612024 5-year
- Median household income
- $94,2012024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 53.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 31.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+16.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+13.8 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Elmwood Park, NJ · twin score 91.9
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −5.7% |
| 2008 | −0.7% |
| 2012 | +16.1% |
| 2016 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | −0.3% |
| 2024 | −13.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.4%Harris3,102 | 56.2%Trump4,114 | 1.4% | R+13.8 | R+13.5 | R+12.3 | 7,322 | |
| R | 49.6%Biden4,025 | 49.9%Trump4,049 | 0.6% | R+0.3 | D+0.3 | R+4.7 | 8,120 | |
| R | 48.0%Clinton3,351 | 48.6%Trump3,392 | 3.3% | R+0.6 | R+16.7 | R+2.7 | 6,974 | |
| D | 57.5%Obama3,936 | 41.4%Romney2,835 | 1.1% | D+16.1 | D+16.7 | D+12.2 | 6,845 | |
| R | 49.1%Obama3,454 | 49.8%McCain3,500 | 1.1% | R+0.7 | — | R+7.9 | 7,033 | |
| R | 46.6%Kerry3,188 | 52.3%Bush3,581 | 1.1% | R+5.7 | — | R+3.3 | 6,843 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 Senate
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 52.5%4,077 | 47.5%3,682 | 7,759 |
North Arlington sits along the Hackensack River just west of Kearny, drawing a mix of long-rooted Italian-American families and newer Latino residents whose shifting share of the electorate has made once-predictable local races increasingly competitive.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.1 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 13.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.8 points.
A population of 16,461, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $94,201 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Elmwood Park and Keansburg.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Elmwood Park
New Jersey
91.9twin score
12-yr trendcollege share% Latino
Keansburg
New Jersey
90.7twin score
12-yr trendcollege share2012–2024 trajectory≠ Irish ancestry
Wallington
New Jersey
89.1twin score
12-yr trendcollege share2012 margin
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did North Arlington, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, North Arlington, New Jersey voted Republican by 13.8 points (R+13.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,322 votes cast, 3,102 went Democratic and 4,114 went Republican.
When did North Arlington, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which North Arlington, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in North Arlington, New Jersey?
North Arlington, New Jersey has a population of 16,461 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in North Arlington, New Jersey?
Median household income in North Arlington, New Jersey is $94,201 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of North Arlington, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in North Arlington, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.