HarrisDemocratic53.7%1,073TrumpRepublican45.5%909OtherAll other candidates0.8%15
D+8.2- Lead
- 164
- Total
- 1,997
- vs nation
- D+9.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic56.7%1,096TrumpRepublican42.5%821OtherAll other candidates0.9%17
D+14.2- Lead
- 275
- Total
- 1,934
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.6%774TrumpRepublican47.2%736OtherAll other candidates3.2%50
D+2.4- Lead
- 38
- Total
- 1,560
- vs nation
- D+0.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.1%712RomneyRepublican53.9%850OtherAll other candidates1.0%16
R+8.7- Lead
- 138
- Total
- 1,578
- vs nation
- R+12.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.4%794McCainRepublican47.9%741OtherAll other candidates0.7%11
D+3.4- Lead
- 53
- Total
- 1,546
- vs nation
- R+3.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.4%727BushRepublican51.6%775OtherAll other candidates<0.1%1
R+3.2- Lead
- 48
- Total
- 1,503
- vs nation
- R+0.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+8.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9482024 5-year
- Median household income
- $104,0092024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+14.2 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+8.7 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −3.2% |
| 2008 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | −8.7% |
| 2016 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | +14.2% |
| 2024 | +8.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 53.7%Harris1,073 | 45.5%Trump909 | 0.8% | D+8.2 | R+6.0 | D+9.7 | 1,997 | |
| D | 56.7%Biden1,096 | 42.5%Trump821 | 0.9% | D+14.2 | D+11.8 | D+9.8 | 1,934 | |
| D | 49.6%Clinton774 | 47.2%Trump736 | 3.2% | D+2.4 | D+11.2 | D+0.3 | 1,560 | |
| R | 45.1%Obama712 | 53.9%Romney850 | 1.0% | R+8.7 | R+12.2 | R+12.6 | 1,578 | |
| D | 51.4%Obama794 | 47.9%McCain741 | 0.7% | D+3.4 | — | R+3.8 | 1,546 | |
| R | 48.4%Kerry727 | 51.6%Bush775 | 0.1% | R+3.2 | — | R+0.7 | 1,503 |
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 | 54.6%1,076 | 45.4%896 | 1,972 |
| 2020 | D | 54.9%1,050 | 45.1%861 | 1,911 |
Nestled in fast-changing Delaware County, Chester Heights delivers outsized electoral signal relative to its roughly 3,000 residents, making it a useful bellwether for tracking suburban Philadelphia's ongoing realignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.2 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 8.7 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.2 points.
A population of 2,948, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $104,009 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Chester Heights, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania voted Democratic by 8.2 points (D+8.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,997 votes cast, 1,073 went Democratic and 909 went Republican.
When did Chester Heights, Pennsylvania last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Chester Heights, Pennsylvania voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?
Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,948 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania is $104,009 — above the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.