HarrisDemocratic53.3%1,060TrumpRepublican43.1%858OtherAll other candidates3.6%72
D+10.2- Lead
- 202
- Total
- 1,990
- vs nation
- D+11.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic60.1%1,266TrumpRepublican38.4%808OtherAll other candidates1.5%31
D+21.8- Lead
- 458
- Total
- 2,105
- vs nation
- D+17.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic53.7%985TrumpRepublican41.2%756OtherAll other candidates5.1%93
D+12.5- Lead
- 229
- Total
- 1,834
- vs nation
- D+10.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.3%1,070RomneyRepublican38.2%678OtherAll other candidates1.4%25
D+22.1- Lead
- 392
- Total
- 1,773
- vs nation
- D+18.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.0%961McCainRepublican42.3%725OtherAll other candidates1.7%29
D+13.8- Lead
- 236
- Total
- 1,715
- vs nation
- D+6.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic51.2%808BushRepublican47.2%745OtherAll other candidates1.6%26
D+4.0- Lead
- 63
- Total
- 1,579
- vs nation
- D+6.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+10.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,8672024 5-year
- Median household income
- $112,9612024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 41.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 13.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 38.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+22.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | +13.8% |
| 2012 | +22.1% |
| 2016 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | +21.8% |
| 2024 | +10.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 53.3%Harris1,060 | 43.1%Trump858 | 3.6% | D+10.2 | — | D+11.6 | 1,990 | |
| D | 60.1%Biden1,266 | 38.4%Trump808 | 1.5% | D+21.8 | — | D+17.3 | 2,105 | |
| D | 53.7%Clinton985 | 41.2%Trump756 | 5.1% | D+12.5 | R+9.6 | D+10.4 | 1,834 | |
| D | 60.3%Obama1,070 | 38.2%Romney678 | 1.4% | D+22.1 | D+8.3 | D+18.3 | 1,773 | |
| D | 56.0%Obama961 | 42.3%McCain725 | 1.7% | D+13.8 | — | D+6.5 | 1,715 | |
| D | 51.2%Kerry808 | 47.2%Bush745 | 1.6% | D+4.0 | — | D+6.4 | 1,579 |
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 | D | 57.0%1,056 | 43.0%798 | 1,854 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 1,851 |
South Bound Brook sits along the Raritan River in Somerset County, where a majority-minority demographic mix and working-class roots have made it a consistent but narrowing Democratic-leaning pocket within an otherwise competitive county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.2 points.
A population of 4,867, a 42% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $112,961 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did South Bound Brook, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Bound Brook, New Jersey voted Democratic by 10.2 points (D+10.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,990 votes cast, 1,060 went Democratic and 858 went Republican.
How many people live in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?
South Bound Brook, New Jersey has a population of 4,867 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?
Median household income in South Bound Brook, New Jersey is $112,961 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of South Bound Brook, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Bound Brook, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.