HarrisDemocratic53.7%644TrumpRepublican44.8%538OtherAll other candidates1.5%18
D+8.8- Lead
- 106
- Total
- 1,200
- vs nation
- D+10.3
- 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
BidenDemocratic54.1%640TrumpRepublican44.3%524OtherAll other candidates1.7%20
D+9.8- Lead
- 116
- Total
- 1,184
- vs nation
- D+5.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic46.3%476TrumpRepublican47.6%489OtherAll other candidates6.1%63
R+1.3- Lead
- 13
- Total
- 1,028
- vs nation
- R+3.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.8%487RomneyRepublican45.7%422OtherAll other candidates1.5%14
D+7.0- Lead
- 65
- Total
- 923
- vs nation
- D+3.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.2%603McCainRepublican41.8%448OtherAll other candidates2.1%22
D+14.4- Lead
- 155
- Total
- 1,073
- vs nation
- D+7.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.3%483BushRepublican50.6%496OtherAll other candidates0.1%1
R+1.3- Lead
- 13
- Total
- 980
- vs nation
- D+1.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+8.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,7322024 5-year
- Median household income
- $52,6182024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 17.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+14.4 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.3 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.3% |
| 2008 | +14.4% |
| 2012 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | −1.3% |
| 2020 | +9.8% |
| 2024 | +8.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 53.7%Harris644 | 44.8%Trump538 | 1.5% | D+8.8 | R+1.0 | D+10.3 | 1,200 | |
| D | 54.1%Biden640 | 44.3%Trump524 | 1.7% | D+9.8 | D+11.1 | D+5.3 | 1,184 | |
| R | 46.3%Clinton476 | 47.6%Trump489 | 6.1% | R+1.3 | R+8.3 | R+3.4 | 1,028 | |
| D | 52.8%Obama487 | 45.7%Romney422 | 1.5% | D+7.0 | R+7.4 | D+3.2 | 923 | |
| D | 56.2%Obama603 | 41.8%McCain448 | 2.1% | D+14.4 | — | D+7.2 | 1,073 | |
| R | 49.3%Kerry483 | 50.6%Bush496 | 0.1% | R+1.3 | — | D+1.1 | 980 |
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 | 57.8%692 | 42.2%505 | 1,197 |
| 2020 | D | 55.4%635 | 44.6%512 | 1,147 |
Highspire sits just south of Harrisburg along the Susquehanna, with a working-class demographic profile that has historically tracked closely with Dauphin County's mid-river precinct swings in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.8 points.
A population of 2,732, a 70% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,618 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highspire, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highspire, Pennsylvania voted Democratic by 8.8 points (D+8.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,200 votes cast, 644 went Democratic and 538 went Republican.
When did Highspire, Pennsylvania last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Highspire, Pennsylvania voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Highspire, Pennsylvania?
Highspire, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,732 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highspire, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Highspire, Pennsylvania is $52,618 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Highspire, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highspire, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.