Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.8% |
| 2008 | −18.4% |
| 2012 | −16.8% |
| 2016 | −14.6% |
| 2020 | −5.7% |
| 2024 | −13.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.3%Harris3,061 | 56.1%Trump4,056 | 1.5% | R+13.8 | R+8.1 | R+12.3 | 7,228 | |
| R | 46.7%Biden3,521 | 52.4%Trump3,950 | 0.8% | R+5.7 | D+8.9 | R+10.1 | 7,533 | |
| R | 41.2%Clinton2,668 | 55.8%Trump3,613 | 3.0% | R+14.6 | D+2.2 | R+16.7 | 6,478 | |
| R | 41.0%Obama2,595 | 57.8%Romney3,658 | 1.2% | R+16.8 | D+1.6 | R+20.6 | 6,331 | |
| R | 40.4%Obama2,651 | 58.8%McCain3,856 | 0.9% | R+18.4 | D+7.4 | R+25.6 | 6,563 | |
| R | 36.7%Kerry2,323 | 62.5%Bush3,952 | 0.8% | R+25.8 | — | R+23.3 | 6,325 |
Pompton Plains sits at the edge of Morris County's commuter belt, where a mix of longtime residents and New York-area transplants produces competitive margins in statewide races that often track national suburban trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 25.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.8 points.
A population of 10,971, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $117,959 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Oceanport and Mount Arlington.
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Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3460120/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.