Celina, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.7% |
| 2008 | −19.2% |
| 2012 | −29.9% |
| 2016 | −43.7% |
| 2020 | −45.9% |
| 2024 | −47.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.9%Harris1,388 | 73.1%Trump3,913 | 0.9% | R+47.2 | R+1.2 | R+45.7 | 5,351 | |
| R | 26.2%Biden1,395 | 72.1%Trump3,845 | 1.7% | R+45.9 | R+2.3 | R+50.4 | 5,333 | |
| R | 25.6%Clinton1,216 | 69.2%Trump3,293 | 5.2% | R+43.7 | R+13.7 | R+45.8 | 4,757 | |
| R | 33.9%Obama1,592 | 63.8%Romney2,999 | 2.3% | R+29.9 | R+10.7 | R+33.8 | 4,701 | |
| R | 39.4%Obama1,890 | 58.6%McCain2,813 | 2.0% | R+19.2 | D+8.5 | R+26.5 | 4,797 | |
| R | 36.1%Kerry1,647 | 63.8%Bush2,911 | 0.1% | R+27.7 | — | R+25.2 | 4,564 |
Celina sits on Grand Lake St. Marys and anchors one of Ohio's most reliably conservative rural counties, with a durable manufacturing base in plastics and fabricated metals that ties working-class economic identity closely to local voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 47.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 47.2 points.
A population of 10,903, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,849 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wapakoneta and Mitchell.
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Celina, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3912868/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.