HarrisDemocratic54.5%1,331TrumpRepublican44.3%1,083OtherAll other candidates1.2%30
D+10.1- Lead
- 248
- Total
- 2,444
- vs nation
- D+11.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic58.1%1,475TrumpRepublican40.7%1,033OtherAll other candidates1.1%29
D+17.4- Lead
- 442
- Total
- 2,537
- vs nation
- D+13.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic51.9%1,111TrumpRepublican44.7%957OtherAll other candidates3.3%71
D+7.2- Lead
- 154
- Total
- 2,139
- vs nation
- D+5.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.0%1,151RomneyRepublican45.6%990OtherAll other candidates1.3%29
D+7.4- Lead
- 161
- Total
- 2,170
- vs nation
- D+3.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.2%1,148McCainRepublican44.3%938OtherAll other candidates1.6%33
D+9.9- Lead
- 210
- Total
- 2,119
- vs nation
- D+2.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.3%1,065BushRepublican46.1%940OtherAll other candidates1.6%33
D+6.1- Lead
- 125
- Total
- 2,038
- vs nation
- D+8.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+10.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2232024 5-year
- Median household income
- $142,9612024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+17.4 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | +17.4% |
| 2024 | +10.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.5%Harris1,331 | 44.3%Trump1,083 | 1.2% | D+10.1 | R+7.3 | D+11.6 | 2,444 | |
| D | 58.1%Biden1,475 | 40.7%Trump1,033 | 1.1% | D+17.4 | D+10.2 | D+13.0 | 2,537 | |
| D | 51.9%Clinton1,111 | 44.7%Trump957 | 3.3% | D+7.2 | R+0.2 | D+5.1 | 2,139 | |
| D | 53.0%Obama1,151 | 45.6%Romney990 | 1.3% | D+7.4 | R+2.5 | D+3.6 | 2,170 | |
| D | 54.2%Obama1,148 | 44.3%McCain938 | 1.6% | D+9.9 | — | D+2.6 | 2,119 | |
| D | 52.3%Kerry1,065 | 46.1%Bush940 | 1.6% | D+6.1 | — | D+8.6 | 2,038 |
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 | 57.1%1,271 | 42.9%955 | 2,226 |
| 2020 | D | 55.8%1,381 | 44.2%1,094 | 2,475 |
Montauk's year-round population of roughly 4,000 swells dramatically each summer, compressing its voter base into a small permanent core while surrounding Suffolk County trends Republican in most statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.1 points.
A population of 4,223, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $142,961 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Montauk, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Montauk, New York voted Democratic by 10.1 points (D+10.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,444 votes cast, 1,331 went Democratic and 1,083 went Republican.
How many people live in Montauk, New York?
Montauk, New York has a population of 4,223 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Montauk, New York?
Median household income in Montauk, New York is $142,961 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Montauk, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Montauk, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.