HarrisDemocratic58.5%1,144TrumpRepublican40.2%786OtherAll other candidates1.3%25
D+18.3- Lead
- 358
- Total
- 1,955
- vs nation
- D+19.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic56.7%910TrumpRepublican42.1%676OtherAll other candidates1.2%19
D+14.6- Lead
- 234
- Total
- 1,605
- vs nation
- D+10.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic51.9%740TrumpRepublican45.4%648OtherAll other candidates2.7%39
D+6.4- Lead
- 92
- Total
- 1,427
- vs nation
- D+4.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.2%368RomneyRepublican59.7%561OtherAll other candidates1.1%10
R+20.6- Lead
- 193
- Total
- 939
- vs nation
- R+24.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic44.3%662McCainRepublican54.9%821OtherAll other candidates0.8%12
R+10.6- Lead
- 159
- Total
- 1,495
- vs nation
- R+17.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic41.2%603BushRepublican58.6%858OtherAll other candidates0.2%3
R+17.4- Lead
- 255
- Total
- 1,464
- vs nation
- R+15.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+18.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8122024 5-year
- Median household income
- $76,9322024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 95.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+18.3 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+20.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.4% |
| 2008 | −10.6% |
| 2012 | −20.6% |
| 2016 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | +14.6% |
| 2024 | +18.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.5%Harris1,144 | 40.2%Trump786 | 1.3% | D+18.3 | D+3.7 | D+19.8 | 1,955 | |
| D | 56.7%Biden910 | 42.1%Trump676 | 1.2% | D+14.6 | D+8.1 | D+10.1 | 1,605 | |
| D | 51.9%Clinton740 | 45.4%Trump648 | 2.7% | D+6.4 | D+27.0 | D+4.4 | 1,427 | |
| R | 39.2%Obama368 | 59.7%Romney561 | 1.1% | R+20.6 | R+9.9 | R+24.4 | 939 | |
| R | 44.3%Obama662 | 54.9%McCain821 | 0.8% | R+10.6 | — | R+17.9 | 1,495 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry603 | 58.6%Bush858 | 0.2% | R+17.4 | — | R+15.0 | 1,464 |
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 | 58.9%1,136 | 41.1%793 | 1,929 |
| 2020 | D | 54.7%862 | 45.3%715 | 1,577 |
Lima sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.3 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 20.6 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.3 points.
A population of 2,812, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,932 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lima, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lima, Pennsylvania voted Democratic by 18.3 points (D+18.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,955 votes cast, 1,144 went Democratic and 786 went Republican.
When did Lima, Pennsylvania last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Lima, Pennsylvania voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in Lima, Pennsylvania?
Lima, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,812 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lima, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Lima, Pennsylvania is $76,932 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Lima, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lima, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.