HarrisDemocratic56.5%693TrumpRepublican43.0%528OtherAll other candidates0.5%6
D+13.4- Lead
- 165
- Total
- 1,227
- vs nation
- D+14.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic61.9%815TrumpRepublican37.0%487OtherAll other candidates1.1%14
D+24.9- Lead
- 328
- Total
- 1,316
- vs nation
- D+20.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic54.6%707TrumpRepublican41.4%536OtherAll other candidates3.9%51
D+13.2- Lead
- 171
- Total
- 1,294
- vs nation
- D+11.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.0%375RomneyRepublican38.6%241OtherAll other candidates1.4%9
D+21.4- Lead
- 134
- Total
- 625
- vs nation
- D+17.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.3%381McCainRepublican40.6%270OtherAll other candidates2.1%14
D+16.7- Lead
- 111
- Total
- 665
- vs nation
- D+9.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.5%303BushRepublican48.0%294OtherAll other candidates2.5%15
D+1.5- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 612
- vs nation
- D+3.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+13.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,6832024 5-year
- Median household income
- $110,7142024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 46.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 21.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 24.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+24.9 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | +21.4% |
| 2016 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | +24.9% |
| 2024 | +13.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.5%Harris693 | 43.0%Trump528 | 0.5% | D+13.4 | R+11.5 | D+14.9 | 1,227 | |
| D | 61.9%Biden815 | 37.0%Trump487 | 1.1% | D+24.9 | D+11.7 | D+20.5 | 1,316 | |
| D | 54.6%Clinton707 | 41.4%Trump536 | 3.9% | D+13.2 | R+8.2 | D+11.1 | 1,294 | |
| D | 60.0%Obama375 | 38.6%Romney241 | 1.4% | D+21.4 | D+4.7 | D+17.6 | 625 | |
| D | 57.3%Obama381 | 40.6%McCain270 | 2.1% | D+16.7 | — | D+9.4 | 665 | |
| D | 49.5%Kerry303 | 48.0%Bush294 | 2.5% | D+1.5 | — | D+3.9 | 612 |
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 | 61.4%663 | 38.6%417 | 1,080 |
| 2020 | D | 65.7%793 | 34.3%414 | 1,207 |
Highland Falls wraps the southern edge of the U.S. Military Academy, giving this small Orange County village an unusually high concentration of active-duty families and veterans whose turnout patterns often diverge sharply from surrounding civilian precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.9 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.4 points.
A population of 3,683, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $110,714 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highland Falls, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highland Falls, New York voted Democratic by 13.4 points (D+13.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,227 votes cast, 693 went Democratic and 528 went Republican.
How many people live in Highland Falls, New York?
Highland Falls, New York has a population of 3,683 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highland Falls, New York?
Median household income in Highland Falls, New York is $110,714 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Highland Falls, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highland Falls, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.