HarrisDemocratic51.8%1,125TrumpRepublican47.9%1,040OtherAll other candidates0.2%5
D+3.9- Lead
- 85
- Total
- 2,170
- vs nation
- D+5.4
- 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
BidenDemocratic55.3%1,173TrumpRepublican43.0%912OtherAll other candidates1.8%38
D+12.3- Lead
- 261
- Total
- 2,123
- vs nation
- D+7.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.7%893TrumpRepublican45.5%816OtherAll other candidates4.8%86
D+4.3- Lead
- 77
- Total
- 1,795
- vs nation
- D+2.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.3%878RomneyRepublican45.3%746OtherAll other candidates1.4%23
D+8.0- Lead
- 132
- Total
- 1,647
- vs nation
- D+4.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.0%946McCainRepublican47.1%856OtherAll other candidates0.9%16
D+5.0- Lead
- 90
- Total
- 1,818
- vs nation
- R+2.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.2%762BushRepublican54.7%943OtherAll other candidates1.0%18
R+10.5- Lead
- 181
- Total
- 1,723
- vs nation
- R+8.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+3.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,0332024 5-year
- Median household income
- $100,5142024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 48.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 37.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+12.3 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+10.5 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.5% |
| 2008 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | +12.3% |
| 2024 | +3.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.8%Harris1,125 | 47.9%Trump1,040 | 0.2% | D+3.9 | R+8.4 | D+5.4 | 2,170 | |
| D | 55.3%Biden1,173 | 43.0%Trump912 | 1.8% | D+12.3 | D+8.0 | D+7.8 | 2,123 | |
| D | 49.7%Clinton893 | 45.5%Trump816 | 4.8% | D+4.3 | R+3.7 | D+2.2 | 1,795 | |
| D | 53.3%Obama878 | 45.3%Romney746 | 1.4% | D+8.0 | D+3.1 | D+4.2 | 1,647 | |
| D | 52.0%Obama946 | 47.1%McCain856 | 0.9% | D+5.0 | — | R+2.3 | 1,818 | |
| R | 44.2%Kerry762 | 54.7%Bush943 | 1.0% | R+10.5 | — | R+8.0 | 1,723 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
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 | 57.6%1,109 | 42.4%818 | 1,927 |
| 2020 | D | 59.9%1,164 | 40.1%779 | 1,943 |
Chester sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.3 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 10.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 3.9 points.
A population of 4,033, a 49% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $100,514 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Chester, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chester, New York voted Democratic by 3.9 points (D+3.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,170 votes cast, 1,125 went Democratic and 1,040 went Republican.
When did Chester, New York last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Chester, New York voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Chester, New York?
Chester, New York has a population of 4,033 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chester, New York?
Median household income in Chester, New York is $100,514 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Chester, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Chester, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.