HarrisDemocratic58.9%1,535TrumpRepublican39.8%1,036OtherAll other candidates1.3%34
D+19.2- Lead
- 499
- Total
- 2,605
- vs nation
- D+20.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic60.9%1,757TrumpRepublican37.2%1,074OtherAll other candidates1.8%53
D+23.7- Lead
- 683
- Total
- 2,884
- vs nation
- D+19.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic55.8%1,422TrumpRepublican39.1%996OtherAll other candidates5.1%129
D+16.7- Lead
- 426
- Total
- 2,547
- vs nation
- D+14.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.4%1,284RomneyRepublican45.3%1,089OtherAll other candidates1.4%33
D+8.1- Lead
- 195
- Total
- 2,406
- vs nation
- D+4.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.7%1,465McCainRepublican40.7%1,032OtherAll other candidates1.6%41
D+17.1- Lead
- 433
- Total
- 2,538
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic54.4%1,332BushRepublican42.6%1,043OtherAll other candidates2.9%72
D+11.8- Lead
- 289
- Total
- 2,447
- vs nation
- D+14.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+19.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,0692024 5-year
- Median household income
- $221,7712024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 81.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+23.7 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | +17.1% |
| 2012 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | +23.7% |
| 2024 | +19.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.9%Harris1,535 | 39.8%Trump1,036 | 1.3% | D+19.2 | R+4.5 | D+20.6 | 2,605 | |
| D | 60.9%Biden1,757 | 37.2%Trump1,074 | 1.8% | D+23.7 | D+7.0 | D+19.2 | 2,884 | |
| D | 55.8%Clinton1,422 | 39.1%Trump996 | 5.1% | D+16.7 | D+8.6 | D+14.6 | 2,547 | |
| D | 53.4%Obama1,284 | 45.3%Romney1,089 | 1.4% | D+8.1 | R+9.0 | D+4.2 | 2,406 | |
| D | 57.7%Obama1,465 | 40.7%McCain1,032 | 1.6% | D+17.1 | — | D+9.8 | 2,538 | |
| D | 54.4%Kerry1,332 | 42.6%Bush1,043 | 2.9% | D+11.8 | — | D+14.3 | 2,447 |
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 | 61.3%1,456 | 38.7%921 | 2,377 |
| 2020 | D | 58.6%1,664 | 41.4%1,174 | 2,838 |
Home to Stony Brook University's edge, Setauket sits in Suffolk County's Third Congressional District, a perennial swing corridor where suburban college-adjacent precincts have shifted measurably toward Democrats over the past three election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.2 points.
A population of 4,069, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $221,771 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Setauket, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Setauket, New York voted Democratic by 19.2 points (D+19.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,605 votes cast, 1,535 went Democratic and 1,036 went Republican.
How many people live in Setauket, New York?
Setauket, New York has a population of 4,069 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Setauket, New York?
Median household income in Setauket, New York is $221,771 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Setauket, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Setauket, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.