HarrisDemocratic49.6%1,333TrumpRepublican48.4%1,302OtherAll other candidates2.0%53
D+1.2- Lead
- 31
- Total
- 2,688
- vs nation
- D+2.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic51.8%1,469TrumpRepublican47.4%1,344OtherAll other candidates0.8%24
D+4.4- Lead
- 125
- Total
- 2,837
- vs nation
- Even
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.1%1,044TrumpRepublican52.2%1,234OtherAll other candidates3.7%88
R+8.0- Lead
- 190
- Total
- 2,366
- vs nation
- R+10.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.2%864RomneyRepublican58.4%1,256OtherAll other candidates1.3%29
R+18.2- Lead
- 392
- Total
- 2,149
- vs nation
- R+22.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.4%980McCainRepublican55.3%1,248OtherAll other candidates1.3%30
R+11.9- Lead
- 268
- Total
- 2,258
- vs nation
- R+19.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.7%878BushRepublican59.0%1,274OtherAll other candidates0.3%7
R+18.3- Lead
- 396
- Total
- 2,159
- vs nation
- R+15.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+1.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,1792024 5-year
- Median household income
- $178,9582024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 85.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 4.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+4.4 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+18.3 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −18.3% |
| 2008 | −11.9% |
| 2012 | −18.2% |
| 2016 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | +1.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 49.6%Harris1,333 | 48.4%Trump1,302 | 2.0% | D+1.2 | R+3.3 | D+2.6 | 2,688 | |
| D | 51.8%Biden1,469 | 47.4%Trump1,344 | 0.8% | D+4.4 | D+12.4 | ±0.0 | 2,837 | |
| R | 44.1%Clinton1,044 | 52.2%Trump1,234 | 3.7% | R+8.0 | D+10.2 | R+10.1 | 2,366 | |
| R | 40.2%Obama864 | 58.4%Romney1,256 | 1.3% | R+18.2 | R+6.4 | R+22.1 | 2,149 | |
| R | 43.4%Obama980 | 55.3%McCain1,248 | 1.3% | R+11.9 | — | R+19.1 | 2,258 | |
| R | 40.7%Kerry878 | 59.0%Bush1,274 | 0.3% | R+18.3 | — | R+15.9 | 2,159 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 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 | 44.7%1,147 | 55.3%1,418 | 2,565 |
| 2020 | R | 44.4%1,226 | 55.6%1,537 | 2,763 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 2,591 |
| 2020 | R | 48.5%1,352 | 51.5%1,436 | 2,788 |
Shrewsbury sits in Monmouth County's affluent corridor, where high homeownership rates and a stable, low-turnover population tend to produce consistent off-cycle participation that outpaces comparably sized New Jersey municipalities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.4 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 18.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.2 points.
A population of 4,179, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $178,958 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Shrewsbury, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, Shrewsbury, New Jersey voted Democratic by 1.2 points (D+1.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,688 votes cast, 1,333 went Democratic and 1,302 went Republican.
When did Shrewsbury, New Jersey last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Shrewsbury, New Jersey voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Shrewsbury, New Jersey?
Shrewsbury, New Jersey has a population of 4,179 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, New Jersey?
Median household income in Shrewsbury, New Jersey is $178,958 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of Shrewsbury, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Shrewsbury, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.