HarrisDemocratic49.1%1,255TrumpRepublican49.7%1,272OtherAll other candidates1.2%31
R+0.7- Lead
- 17
- Total
- 2,558
- vs nation
- D+0.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic50.4%1,317TrumpRepublican48.0%1,254OtherAll other candidates1.5%40
D+2.4- Lead
- 63
- Total
- 2,611
- vs nation
- R+2.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.6%1,038TrumpRepublican51.3%1,169OtherAll other candidates3.1%70
R+5.8- Lead
- 131
- Total
- 2,277
- vs nation
- R+7.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.6%1,188RomneyRepublican45.6%1,031OtherAll other candidates1.8%40
D+6.9- Lead
- 157
- Total
- 2,259
- vs nation
- D+3.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.1%1,224McCainRepublican45.9%1,059OtherAll other candidates1.0%22
D+7.2- Lead
- 165
- Total
- 2,305
- vs nation
- R+0.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.4%1,168BushRepublican48.7%1,130OtherAll other candidates0.9%21
D+1.6- Lead
- 38
- Total
- 2,319
- vs nation
- D+4.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+0.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2522024 5-year
- Median household income
- $74,4322024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 85.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+7.2 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+5.8 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | −0.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 49.1%Harris1,255 | 49.7%Trump1,272 | 1.2% | R+0.7 | R+3.1 | D+0.8 | 2,558 | |
| D | 50.4%Biden1,317 | 48.0%Trump1,254 | 1.5% | D+2.4 | D+8.2 | R+2.0 | 2,611 | |
| R | 45.6%Clinton1,038 | 51.3%Trump1,169 | 3.1% | R+5.8 | R+12.7 | R+7.8 | 2,277 | |
| D | 52.6%Obama1,188 | 45.6%Romney1,031 | 1.8% | D+6.9 | R+0.2 | D+3.1 | 2,259 | |
| D | 53.1%Obama1,224 | 45.9%McCain1,059 | 1.0% | D+7.2 | — | R+0.1 | 2,305 | |
| D | 50.4%Kerry1,168 | 48.7%Bush1,130 | 0.9% | D+1.6 | — | D+4.1 | 2,319 |
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 | 52.2%1,383 | 47.8%1,264 | 2,647 |
| 2020 | D | 56.5%1,369 | 43.5%1,055 | 2,424 |
Forty Fort sits along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, a bellwether region that has swung sharply in presidential races. Its working-class, predominantly white electorate reflects the broader realignment reshaping northeastern Pennsylvania's small river towns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.2 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 5.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.7 points.
A population of 4,252, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,432 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Forty Fort, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Forty Fort, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 0.7 points (R+0.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,558 votes cast, 1,255 went Democratic and 1,272 went Republican.
When did Forty Fort, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Forty Fort, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania?
Forty Fort, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,252 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania is $74,432 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.