HarrisDemocratic59.9%2,847TrumpRepublican37.4%1,778OtherAll other candidates2.8%131
D+22.5- Lead
- 1,069
- Total
- 4,756
- vs nation
- D+23.9
- Turnout
- —
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Silver City, NM
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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
BidenDemocratic61.1%2,895TrumpRepublican36.8%1,743OtherAll other candidates2.2%103
D+24.3- Lead
- 1,152
- Total
- 4,741
- vs nation
- D+19.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic55.8%2,420TrumpRepublican33.3%1,443OtherAll other candidates11.0%476
D+22.5- Lead
- 977
- Total
- 4,339
- vs nation
- D+20.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.0%2,667RomneyRepublican35.5%1,553OtherAll other candidates3.5%154
D+25.5- Lead
- 1,114
- Total
- 4,374
- vs nation
- D+21.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.9%3,113McCainRepublican34.2%1,642OtherAll other candidates0.9%43
D+30.7- Lead
- 1,471
- Total
- 4,798
- vs nation
- D+23.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic58.4%2,699BushRepublican40.7%1,878OtherAll other candidates0.9%41
D+17.8- Lead
- 821
- Total
- 4,618
- vs nation
- D+20.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+22.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,5362024 5-year
- Median household income
- $38,7112024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 46.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 46.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+30.7 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Valley, NM · twin score 87.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +17.8% |
| 2008 | +30.7% |
| 2012 | +25.5% |
| 2016 | +22.5% |
| 2020 | +24.3% |
| 2024 | +22.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.9%Harris2,847 | 37.4%Trump1,778 | 2.8% | D+22.5 | R+1.8 | D+23.9 | 4,756 | |
| D | 61.1%Biden2,895 | 36.8%Trump1,743 | 2.2% | D+24.3 | D+1.8 | D+19.8 | 4,741 | |
| D | 55.8%Clinton2,420 | 33.3%Trump1,443 | 11.0% | D+22.5 | R+3.0 | D+20.4 | 4,339 | |
| D | 61.0%Obama2,667 | 35.5%Romney1,553 | 3.5% | D+25.5 | R+5.2 | D+21.6 | 4,374 | |
| D | 64.9%Obama3,113 | 34.2%McCain1,642 | 0.9% | D+30.7 | — | D+23.4 | 4,798 | |
| D | 58.4%Kerry2,699 | 40.7%Bush1,878 | 0.9% | D+17.8 | — | D+20.2 | 4,618 |
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 | D | 64.7%3,019 | 35.3%1,646 | 4,665 |
| 2020 | D | 64.3%2,990 | 35.7%1,658 | 4,648 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 64.8%3,023 | 35.2%1,640 | 4,663 |
| 2020 | D | 61.3%2,804 | 38.7%1,771 | 4,575 |
Silver City's Grant County seat status and Western New Mexico University enrollment shape an electorate that leans Democratic in statewide races, though rural precincts surrounding the old mining district keep margins competitive.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.7 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.5 points.
A population of 9,536, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,711 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Valley and Bernalillo.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Valley
New Mexico
87.3twin score
% Latino2008–2016 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Bernalillo
New Mexico
85.1twin score
% Latino2008–2016 trajectory
Oceano
California
82.4twin score
% Latino2012–2020 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
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 Silver City, New Mexico vote in 2024?
In 2024, Silver City, New Mexico voted Democratic by 22.5 points (D+22.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,756 votes cast, 2,847 went Democratic and 1,778 went Republican.
How many people live in Silver City, New Mexico?
Silver City, New Mexico has a population of 9,536 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Silver City, New Mexico?
Median household income in Silver City, New Mexico is $38,711 — below the national median of $80,734. The New Mexico state median is $64,059.
What is the political history of Silver City, New Mexico?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Silver City, New Mexico from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.