HarrisDemocratic41.6%713TrumpRepublican56.2%962OtherAll other candidates2.2%37
R+14.5- Lead
- 249
- Total
- 1,712
- vs nation
- R+13.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic48.7%921TrumpRepublican51.3%970OtherAll other candidates<0.1%1
R+2.6- Lead
- 49
- Total
- 1,892
- vs nation
- R+7.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.0%754TrumpRepublican52.7%883OtherAll other candidates2.4%40
R+7.7- Lead
- 129
- Total
- 1,677
- vs nation
- R+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.0%925RomneyRepublican41.7%678OtherAll other candidates1.3%21
D+15.2- Lead
- 247
- Total
- 1,624
- vs nation
- D+11.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.0%862McCainRepublican48.2%832OtherAll other candidates1.8%31
D+1.7- Lead
- 30
- Total
- 1,725
- vs nation
- R+5.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic46.5%736BushRepublican53.0%839OtherAll other candidates0.5%8
R+6.5- Lead
- 103
- Total
- 1,583
- vs nation
- R+4.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+14.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,5112024 5-year
- Median household income
- $134,4792024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 31.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 11.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 44.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+15.2 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+14.5 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −6.5% |
| 2008 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | +15.2% |
| 2016 | −7.7% |
| 2020 | −2.6% |
| 2024 | −14.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.6%Harris713 | 56.2%Trump962 | 2.2% | R+14.5 | — | R+13.1 | 1,712 | |
| R | 48.7%Biden921 | 51.3%Trump970 | 0.1% | R+2.6 | — | R+7.0 | 1,892 | |
| R | 45.0%Clinton754 | 52.7%Trump883 | 2.4% | R+7.7 | R+22.9 | R+9.8 | 1,677 | |
| D | 57.0%Obama925 | 41.7%Romney678 | 1.3% | D+15.2 | D+13.5 | D+11.4 | 1,624 | |
| D | 50.0%Obama862 | 48.2%McCain832 | 1.8% | D+1.7 | — | R+5.5 | 1,725 | |
| R | 46.5%Kerry736 | 53.0%Bush839 | 0.5% | R+6.5 | — | R+4.0 | 1,583 |
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 | 50.0%804 | 50.0%805 | 1,609 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 1,552 |
Port Reading sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 15.2 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 14.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 12.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.5 points.
A population of 3,511, a 31% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $134,479 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Port Reading, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Port Reading, New Jersey voted Republican by 14.5 points (R+14.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,712 votes cast, 713 went Democratic and 962 went Republican.
When did Port Reading, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Port Reading, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Port Reading, New Jersey?
Port Reading, New Jersey has a population of 3,511 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Port Reading, New Jersey?
Median household income in Port Reading, New Jersey is $134,479 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Port Reading, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Port Reading, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.