Urbana, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.3% |
| 2008 | −4.6% |
| 2012 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | −24.5% |
| 2020 | −23.9% |
| 2024 | −27.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.6%Harris1,801 | 63.4%Trump3,207 | 1.0% | R+27.8 | R+3.9 | R+26.3 | 5,060 | |
| R | 37.2%Biden1,839 | 61.1%Trump3,018 | 1.7% | R+23.9 | D+0.7 | R+28.3 | 4,940 | |
| R | 34.9%Clinton1,613 | 59.4%Trump2,747 | 5.6% | R+24.5 | R+22.3 | R+26.6 | 4,621 | |
| R | 47.3%Obama2,309 | 49.6%Romney2,419 | 3.1% | R+2.3 | D+2.4 | R+6.1 | 4,880 | |
| R | 46.7%Obama2,345 | 51.4%McCain2,578 | 1.9% | R+4.6 | D+5.6 | R+11.9 | 5,019 | |
| R | 44.8%Kerry2,204 | 55.1%Bush2,710 | 0.1% | R+10.3 | — | R+7.8 | 4,920 |
Urbana anchors a rural Ohio county that has shifted decisively toward Republican candidates over the past two decades, reflecting broader trends among small industrial cities where working-class voter realignment has been sharpest.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 27.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.8 points.
A population of 11,204, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,003 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bellefontaine and Wilmington.
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Urbana, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3979072/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.