HarrisDemocratic78.7%1,322TrumpRepublican19.6%330OtherAll other candidates1.7%28
D+59.0- Lead
- 992
- Total
- 1,680
- vs nation
- D+60.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic79.8%1,453TrumpRepublican19.2%349OtherAll other candidates1.0%18
D+60.7- Lead
- 1,104
- Total
- 1,820
- vs nation
- D+56.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic75.4%1,149TrumpRepublican20.3%309OtherAll other candidates4.3%65
D+55.2- Lead
- 840
- Total
- 1,523
- vs nation
- D+53.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic65.1%1,002RomneyRepublican32.6%502OtherAll other candidates2.3%36
D+32.5- Lead
- 500
- Total
- 1,540
- vs nation
- D+28.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic67.5%1,090McCainRepublican31.3%506OtherAll other candidates1.2%20
D+36.1- Lead
- 584
- Total
- 1,616
- vs nation
- D+28.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic61.7%924BushRepublican38.1%571OtherAll other candidates0.2%3
D+23.6- Lead
- 353
- Total
- 1,498
- vs nation
- D+26.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+59.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8272024 5-year
- Median household income
- $192,5862024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+60.7 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +23.6% |
| 2008 | +36.1% |
| 2012 | +32.5% |
| 2016 | +55.2% |
| 2020 | +60.7% |
| 2024 | +59.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 78.7%Harris1,322 | 19.6%Trump330 | 1.7% | D+59.0 | — | D+60.5 | 1,680 | |
| D | 79.8%Biden1,453 | 19.2%Trump349 | 1.0% | D+60.7 | — | D+56.2 | 1,820 | |
| D | 75.4%Clinton1,149 | 20.3%Trump309 | 4.3% | D+55.2 | D+22.7 | D+53.1 | 1,523 | |
| D | 65.1%Obama1,002 | 32.6%Romney502 | 2.3% | D+32.5 | R+3.7 | D+28.6 | 1,540 | |
| D | 67.5%Obama1,090 | 31.3%McCain506 | 1.2% | D+36.1 | — | D+28.9 | 1,616 | |
| D | 61.7%Kerry924 | 38.1%Bush571 | 0.2% | D+23.6 | — | D+26.0 | 1,498 |
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 | 78.1%822 | 21.9%230 | 1,052 |
Pennington sits at the edge of suburban Princeton's influence, drawing a dense concentration of professional households that have tilted it toward double-digit Democratic margins in recent statewide cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 60.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.0 points.
A population of 2,827, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $192,586 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pennington, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pennington, New Jersey voted Democratic by 59.0 points (D+59.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,680 votes cast, 1,322 went Democratic and 330 went Republican.
How many people live in Pennington, New Jersey?
Pennington, New Jersey has a population of 2,827 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pennington, New Jersey?
Median household income in Pennington, New Jersey is $192,586 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Pennington, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pennington, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.