Piqua, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −12.8% |
| 2008 | −9.6% |
| 2012 | −15.5% |
| 2016 | −35.8% |
| 2020 | −39.3% |
| 2024 | −42.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.4%Harris2,402 | 70.8%Trump5,989 | 0.9% | R+42.4 | R+3.0 | R+40.9 | 8,464 | |
| R | 29.4%Biden2,523 | 68.8%Trump5,895 | 1.8% | R+39.3 | R+3.5 | R+43.8 | 8,571 | |
| R | 29.6%Clinton2,380 | 65.4%Trump5,260 | 5.0% | R+35.8 | R+20.3 | R+37.9 | 8,045 | |
| R | 41.1%Obama3,367 | 56.6%Romney4,637 | 2.4% | R+15.5 | R+5.9 | R+19.3 | 8,197 | |
| R | 43.9%Obama3,951 | 53.5%McCain4,817 | 2.6% | R+9.6 | D+3.2 | R+16.9 | 9,002 | |
| R | 43.2%Kerry3,741 | 56.1%Bush4,851 | 0.7% | R+12.8 | — | R+10.4 | 8,651 |
Piqua sits along the Great Miami River in Miami County, a reliably Republican-leaning exurban corridor. Its industrial heritage and modest household incomes place it among Ohio's blue-collar small cities that have shifted markedly rightward over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.4 points.
A population of 20,646, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,796 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sidney and Shelby.
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Piqua, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3962848/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.