HarrisDemocratic43.6%873TrumpRepublican55.2%1,104OtherAll other candidates1.1%23
R+11.6- Lead
- 231
- Total
- 2,000
- vs nation
- R+10.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic46.8%1,114TrumpRepublican51.4%1,223OtherAll other candidates1.8%42
R+4.6- Lead
- 109
- Total
- 2,379
- vs nation
- R+9.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.2%833TrumpRepublican50.6%954OtherAll other candidates5.2%99
R+6.4- Lead
- 121
- Total
- 1,886
- vs nation
- R+8.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.2%955RomneyRepublican47.1%879OtherAll other candidates1.7%32
D+4.1- Lead
- 76
- Total
- 1,866
- vs nation
- D+0.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.2%1,021McCainRepublican46.4%925OtherAll other candidates2.4%47
D+4.8- Lead
- 96
- Total
- 1,993
- vs nation
- R+2.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.5%995BushRepublican47.6%956OtherAll other candidates2.9%58
D+1.9- Lead
- 39
- Total
- 2,009
- vs nation
- D+4.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+11.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,5842024 5-year
- Median household income
- $87,8002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 94.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+4.8 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+11.6 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | −6.4% |
| 2020 | −4.6% |
| 2024 | −11.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.6%Harris873 | 55.2%Trump1,104 | 1.1% | R+11.6 | R+7.0 | R+10.1 | 2,000 | |
| R | 46.8%Biden1,114 | 51.4%Trump1,223 | 1.8% | R+4.6 | D+1.8 | R+9.0 | 2,379 | |
| R | 44.2%Clinton833 | 50.6%Trump954 | 5.2% | R+6.4 | R+10.5 | R+8.5 | 1,886 | |
| D | 51.2%Obama955 | 47.1%Romney879 | 1.7% | D+4.1 | R+0.7 | D+0.2 | 1,866 | |
| D | 51.2%Obama1,021 | 46.4%McCain925 | 2.4% | D+4.8 | — | R+2.5 | 1,993 | |
| D | 49.5%Kerry995 | 47.6%Bush956 | 2.9% | D+1.9 | — | D+4.4 | 2,009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 43.7%758 | 56.3%975 | 1,733 |
Highland-on-the-Lake sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.8 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 11.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.6 points.
A population of 3,584, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $87,800 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highland-on-the-Lake, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highland-on-the-Lake, New York voted Republican by 11.6 points (R+11.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,000 votes cast, 873 went Democratic and 1,104 went Republican.
When did Highland-on-the-Lake, New York last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Highland-on-the-Lake, New York voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?
Highland-on-the-Lake, New York has a population of 3,584 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?
Median household income in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York is $87,800 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.