HarrisDemocratic34.0%1,283TrumpRepublican63.9%2,410OtherAll other candidates2.1%78
R+29.9- Lead
- 1,127
- Total
- 3,771
- vs nation
- R+28.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic39.5%1,609TrumpRepublican60.0%2,446OtherAll other candidates0.6%23
R+20.5- Lead
- 837
- Total
- 4,078
- vs nation
- R+25.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.9%1,375TrumpRepublican59.9%2,231OtherAll other candidates3.2%121
R+23.0- Lead
- 856
- Total
- 3,727
- vs nation
- R+25.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.5%1,506RomneyRepublican58.2%2,163OtherAll other candidates1.3%50
R+17.7- Lead
- 657
- Total
- 3,719
- vs nation
- R+21.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.3%1,524McCainRepublican58.4%2,208OtherAll other candidates1.4%52
R+18.1- Lead
- 684
- Total
- 3,784
- vs nation
- R+25.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic37.4%1,376BushRepublican61.3%2,255OtherAll other candidates1.2%45
R+23.9- Lead
- 879
- Total
- 3,676
- vs nation
- R+21.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+29.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 8,5862024 5-year
- Median household income
- $114,2712024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 80.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+29.9 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kings Point, NY · twin score 87.8
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −23.9% |
| 2008 | −18.1% |
| 2012 | −17.7% |
| 2016 | −23.0% |
| 2020 | −20.5% |
| 2024 | −29.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.0%Harris1,283 | 63.9%Trump2,410 | 2.1% | R+29.9 | R+9.4 | R+28.4 | 3,771 | |
| R | 39.5%Biden1,609 | 60.0%Trump2,446 | 0.6% | R+20.5 | D+2.4 | R+25.0 | 4,078 | |
| R | 36.9%Clinton1,375 | 59.9%Trump2,231 | 3.2% | R+23.0 | R+5.3 | R+25.1 | 3,727 | |
| R | 40.5%Obama1,506 | 58.2%Romney2,163 | 1.3% | R+17.7 | D+0.4 | R+21.5 | 3,719 | |
| R | 40.3%Obama1,524 | 58.4%McCain2,208 | 1.4% | R+18.1 | — | R+25.3 | 3,784 | |
| R | 37.4%Kerry1,376 | 61.3%Bush2,255 | 1.2% | R+23.9 | — | R+21.5 | 3,676 |
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 | 43.8%1,575 | 56.2%2,024 | 3,599 |
| 2020 | R | 45.9%1,844 | 54.1%2,176 | 4,020 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 3,525 |
| 2020 | R | 39.4%1,541 | 60.6%2,370 | 3,911 |
West Long Branch's electorate skews younger than surrounding Monmouth County towns due to Monmouth University's residential population, which can depress off-cycle turnout while inflating registration rolls.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 29.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.9 points.
A population of 8,586, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $114,271 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kings Point and Ramtown.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kings Point
New York
87.8twin score
median agecollege shareItalian ancestry≠ median income
Ramtown
New Jersey
86.6twin score
college share2016–2024 trajectory≠ median age
Cedarhurst
New York
86.3twin score
college share2008–2016 trajectoryItalian ancestry≠ 12-yr trend
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Long Branch, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Long Branch, New Jersey voted Republican by 29.9 points (R+29.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,771 votes cast, 1,283 went Democratic and 2,410 went Republican.
How many people live in West Long Branch, New Jersey?
West Long Branch, New Jersey has a population of 8,586 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Long Branch, New Jersey?
Median household income in West Long Branch, New Jersey is $114,271 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of West Long Branch, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Long Branch, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.