HarrisDemocratic51.4%1,276TrumpRepublican47.6%1,183OtherAll other candidates1.0%24
D+3.7- Lead
- 93
- Total
- 2,483
- vs nation
- D+5.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic51.0%1,333TrumpRepublican46.9%1,226OtherAll other candidates2.0%53
D+4.1- Lead
- 107
- Total
- 2,612
- vs nation
- R+0.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic47.1%1,117TrumpRepublican47.7%1,132OtherAll other candidates5.3%125
R+0.6- Lead
- 15
- Total
- 2,374
- vs nation
- R+2.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.3%1,334RomneyRepublican41.6%987OtherAll other candidates2.1%49
D+14.6- Lead
- 347
- Total
- 2,370
- vs nation
- D+10.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.9%1,395McCainRepublican43.5%1,106OtherAll other candidates1.7%42
D+11.4- Lead
- 289
- Total
- 2,543
- vs nation
- D+4.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic47.4%1,169BushRepublican50.7%1,252OtherAll other candidates1.9%46
R+3.4- Lead
- 83
- Total
- 2,467
- vs nation
- R+0.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+3.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,6912024 5-year
- Median household income
- $54,6472024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 79.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 12.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+14.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+3.4 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −3.4% |
| 2008 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | +3.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.4%Harris1,276 | 47.6%Trump1,183 | 1.0% | D+3.7 | R+0.4 | D+5.2 | 2,483 | |
| D | 51.0%Biden1,333 | 46.9%Trump1,226 | 2.0% | D+4.1 | D+4.7 | R+0.4 | 2,612 | |
| R | 47.1%Clinton1,117 | 47.7%Trump1,132 | 5.3% | R+0.6 | R+15.3 | R+2.7 | 2,374 | |
| D | 56.3%Obama1,334 | 41.6%Romney987 | 2.1% | D+14.6 | D+3.3 | D+10.8 | 2,370 | |
| D | 54.9%Obama1,395 | 43.5%McCain1,106 | 1.7% | D+11.4 | — | D+4.1 | 2,543 | |
| R | 47.4%Kerry1,169 | 50.7%Bush1,252 | 1.9% | R+3.4 | — | R+0.9 | 2,467 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 52.5%1,271 | 47.5%1,149 | 2,420 |
Gates sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.6 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 3.4 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 3.7 points.
A population of 4,691, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,647 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gates, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gates, New York voted Democratic by 3.7 points (D+3.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,483 votes cast, 1,276 went Democratic and 1,183 went Republican.
When did Gates, New York last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Gates, New York voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Gates, New York?
Gates, New York has a population of 4,691 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gates, New York?
Median household income in Gates, New York is $54,647 — below the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Gates, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Gates, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.