Bucyrus, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.4% |
| 2008 | −15.6% |
| 2012 | −12.9% |
| 2016 | −38.9% |
| 2020 | −44.5% |
| 2024 | −45.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.8%Harris1,352 | 72.4%Trump3,648 | 0.8% | R+45.5 | R+1.0 | R+44.1 | 5,042 | |
| R | 26.8%Biden1,380 | 71.3%Trump3,674 | 1.9% | R+44.5 | R+5.6 | R+49.0 | 5,153 | |
| R | 27.5%Clinton1,318 | 66.4%Trump3,186 | 6.2% | R+38.9 | R+26.0 | R+41.0 | 4,800 | |
| R | 41.9%Obama2,152 | 54.8%Romney2,813 | 3.2% | R+12.9 | D+2.7 | R+16.7 | 5,131 | |
| R | 40.7%Obama2,168 | 56.3%McCain2,999 | 3.0% | R+15.6 | D+9.8 | R+22.9 | 5,328 | |
| R | 37.2%Kerry2,023 | 62.6%Bush3,402 | 0.2% | R+25.4 | — | R+22.9 | 5,436 |
Bucyrus has shed roughly a third of its peak population since the mid-20th century, tracking the broader decline of small Ohio manufacturing cities. That demographic contraction correlates with sharp swings toward Republican margins in recent federal and statewide cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 45.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.5 points.
A population of 11,594, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,349 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Galion and Kenton.
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Bucyrus, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3910030/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.