HarrisDemocratic79.3%4,390TrumpRepublican19.8%1,099OtherAll other candidates0.9%48
D+59.4- Lead
- 3,291
- Total
- 5,537
- vs nation
- D+60.9
- Turnout
- —
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Richmond Heights, OH
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic78.1%4,660TrumpRepublican21.0%1,254OtherAll other candidates0.8%49
D+57.1- Lead
- 3,406
- Total
- 5,963
- vs nation
- D+52.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic75.4%4,266TrumpRepublican22.4%1,269OtherAll other candidates2.2%123
D+53.0- Lead
- 2,997
- Total
- 5,658
- vs nation
- D+50.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic74.4%4,613RomneyRepublican23.7%1,472OtherAll other candidates1.9%119
D+50.6- Lead
- 3,141
- Total
- 6,204
- vs nation
- D+46.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic71.5%4,185McCainRepublican27.4%1,606OtherAll other candidates1.1%63
D+44.1- Lead
- 2,579
- Total
- 5,854
- vs nation
- D+36.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic69.5%4,099BushRepublican30.2%1,783OtherAll other candidates0.3%16
D+39.3- Lead
- 2,316
- Total
- 5,898
- vs nation
- D+41.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+59.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 10,6262024 5-year
- Median household income
- $60,8332024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 30.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 62.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+59.4 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Forestdale, AL · twin score 95.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +39.3% |
| 2008 | +44.1% |
| 2012 | +50.6% |
| 2016 | +53.0% |
| 2020 | +57.1% |
| 2024 | +59.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 79.3%Harris4,390 | 19.8%Trump1,099 | 0.9% | D+59.4 | D+2.3 | D+60.9 | 5,537 | |
| D | 78.1%Biden4,660 | 21.0%Trump1,254 | 0.8% | D+57.1 | D+4.1 | D+52.7 | 5,963 | |
| D | 75.4%Clinton4,266 | 22.4%Trump1,269 | 2.2% | D+53.0 | D+2.3 | D+50.9 | 5,658 | |
| D | 74.4%Obama4,613 | 23.7%Romney1,472 | 1.9% | D+50.6 | D+6.6 | D+46.8 | 6,204 | |
| D | 71.5%Obama4,185 | 27.4%McCain1,606 | 1.1% | D+44.1 | — | D+36.8 | 5,854 | |
| D | 69.5%Kerry4,099 | 30.2%Bush1,783 | 0.3% | D+39.3 | — | D+41.7 | 5,898 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 81.6%4,270 | 18.4%964 | 5,234 |
| 2020 | D | 78.5%4,491 | 21.5%1,231 | 5,722 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 80.8%4,411 | 17.5%953 | 5,457 |
Richmond Heights sits in eastern Cuyahoga County, where a majority-Black electorate and high civic engagement have made it a consistent high-participation precinct in both local and statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 59.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.4 points.
A population of 10,626, a 31% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,833 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Forestdale and Collingdale.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Forestdale
Alabama
95.5twin score
elasticity2016–2024 trajectory≠ median age
Collingdale
Pennsylvania
94.1twin score
2012–2024 trajectoryelasticity≠ median age
Bedford
Ohio
93.6twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ elasticity
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Richmond Heights, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Richmond Heights, Ohio voted Democratic by 59.4 points (D+59.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 5,537 votes cast, 4,390 went Democratic and 1,099 went Republican.
How many people live in Richmond Heights, Ohio?
Richmond Heights, Ohio has a population of 10,626 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Richmond Heights, Ohio?
Median household income in Richmond Heights, Ohio is $60,833 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Richmond Heights, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Richmond Heights, Ohio from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.