HarrisDemocratic48.5%919TrumpRepublican50.1%950OtherAll other candidates1.4%26
R+1.6- Lead
- 31
- Total
- 1,895
- vs nation
- R+0.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic53.3%1,010TrumpRepublican44.8%849OtherAll other candidates1.9%36
D+8.5- Lead
- 161
- Total
- 1,895
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.7%839TrumpRepublican45.4%766OtherAll other candidates5.0%84
D+4.3- Lead
- 73
- Total
- 1,689
- vs nation
- D+2.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.4%885RomneyRepublican41.9%658OtherAll other candidates1.7%27
D+14.5- Lead
- 227
- Total
- 1,570
- vs nation
- D+10.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.8%1,086McCainRepublican36.0%633OtherAll other candidates2.2%38
D+25.8- Lead
- 453
- Total
- 1,757
- vs nation
- D+18.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic55.7%845BushRepublican44.3%671OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+11.5- Lead
- 174
- Total
- 1,516
- vs nation
- D+13.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+1.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2842024 5-year
- Median household income
- $69,8212024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 51.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 6.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 41.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+25.8 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.6 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +11.5% |
| 2008 | +25.8% |
| 2012 | +14.5% |
| 2016 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | −1.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.5%Harris919 | 50.1%Trump950 | 1.4% | R+1.6 | R+10.1 | R+0.2 | 1,895 | |
| D | 53.3%Biden1,010 | 44.8%Trump849 | 1.9% | D+8.5 | D+4.2 | D+4.0 | 1,895 | |
| D | 49.7%Clinton839 | 45.4%Trump766 | 5.0% | D+4.3 | R+10.1 | D+2.2 | 1,689 | |
| D | 56.4%Obama885 | 41.9%Romney658 | 1.7% | D+14.5 | R+11.3 | D+10.6 | 1,570 | |
| D | 61.8%Obama1,086 | 36.0%McCain633 | 2.2% | D+25.8 | — | D+18.5 | 1,757 | |
| D | 55.7%Kerry845 | 44.3%Bush671 | 0.0% | D+11.5 | — | D+13.9 | 1,516 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 55.2%1,024 | 44.8%832 | 1,856 |
Laureldale sits just north of Reading in Berks County, a region that has shifted sharply in presidential margins over the past decade. Its compact, working-class residential grid makes precinct-level turnout a reliable signal for county-wide movement.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.8 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.6 points.
A population of 4,284, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,821 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Laureldale, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Laureldale, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 1.6 points (R+1.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,895 votes cast, 919 went Democratic and 950 went Republican.
When did Laureldale, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Laureldale, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?
Laureldale, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,284 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Laureldale, Pennsylvania is $69,821 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Laureldale, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Laureldale, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.