HarrisDemocratic48.8%784TrumpRepublican50.6%812OtherAll other candidates0.6%9
R+1.7- Lead
- 28
- Total
- 1,605
- vs nation
- R+0.3
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic50.6%843TrumpRepublican48.2%803OtherAll other candidates1.2%20
D+2.4- Lead
- 40
- Total
- 1,666
- vs nation
- R+2.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.1%717TrumpRepublican48.6%710OtherAll other candidates2.3%33
D+0.5- Lead
- 7
- Total
- 1,460
- vs nation
- R+1.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic69.2%944RomneyRepublican29.1%397OtherAll other candidates1.8%24
D+40.1- Lead
- 547
- Total
- 1,365
- vs nation
- D+36.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic65.8%921McCainRepublican32.4%454OtherAll other candidates1.8%25
D+33.4- Lead
- 467
- Total
- 1,400
- vs nation
- D+26.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic63.8%889BushRepublican34.4%480OtherAll other candidates1.8%25
D+29.3- Lead
- 409
- Total
- 1,394
- vs nation
- D+31.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+1.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,5262024 5-year
- Median household income
- $63,4782024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 94.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+40.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.7 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +29.3% |
| 2008 | +33.4% |
| 2012 | +40.1% |
| 2016 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | −1.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.8%Harris784 | 50.6%Trump812 | 0.6% | R+1.7 | R+4.1 | R+0.3 | 1,605 | |
| D | 50.6%Biden843 | 48.2%Trump803 | 1.2% | D+2.4 | D+1.9 | R+2.1 | 1,666 | |
| D | 49.1%Clinton717 | 48.6%Trump710 | 2.3% | D+0.5 | R+39.6 | R+1.6 | 1,460 | |
| D | 69.2%Obama944 | 29.1%Romney397 | 1.8% | D+40.1 | D+6.7 | D+36.2 | 1,365 | |
| D | 65.8%Obama921 | 32.4%McCain454 | 1.8% | D+33.4 | — | D+26.1 | 1,400 | |
| D | 63.8%Kerry889 | 34.4%Bush480 | 1.8% | D+29.3 | — | D+31.8 | 1,394 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
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 | 54.9%912 | 45.1%749 | 1,661 |
| 2020 | D | 59.8%912 | 40.2%614 | 1,526 |
Avoca sits in the heart of Pennsylvania's former anthracite coal belt, where post-industrial demographics and working-class roots have historically anchored competitive margins in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 40.1 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 1.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.7 points.
A population of 2,526, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,478 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Avoca, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Avoca, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 1.7 points (R+1.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,605 votes cast, 784 went Democratic and 812 went Republican.
When did Avoca, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Avoca, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Avoca, Pennsylvania?
Avoca, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,526 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Avoca, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Avoca, Pennsylvania is $63,478 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Avoca, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Avoca, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.