HarrisDemocratic48.3%703TrumpRepublican50.9%741OtherAll other candidates0.8%11
R+2.6- Lead
- 38
- Total
- 1,455
- vs nation
- R+1.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic49.2%708TrumpRepublican49.6%714OtherAll other candidates1.2%17
R+0.4- Lead
- 6
- Total
- 1,439
- vs nation
- R+4.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.3%521TrumpRepublican53.5%629OtherAll other candidates2.2%26
R+9.2- Lead
- 108
- Total
- 1,176
- vs nation
- R+11.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic63.1%685RomneyRepublican35.2%382OtherAll other candidates1.7%19
D+27.9- Lead
- 303
- Total
- 1,086
- vs nation
- D+24.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.8%710McCainRepublican36.4%418OtherAll other candidates1.8%21
D+25.4- Lead
- 292
- Total
- 1,149
- vs nation
- D+18.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic59.8%681BushRepublican38.5%439OtherAll other candidates1.7%19
D+21.2- Lead
- 242
- Total
- 1,139
- vs nation
- D+23.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+2.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,7232024 5-year
- Median household income
- $42,1352024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 91.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+27.9 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+9.2 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +21.2% |
| 2008 | +25.4% |
| 2012 | +27.9% |
| 2016 | −9.2% |
| 2020 | −0.4% |
| 2024 | −2.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.3%Harris703 | 50.9%Trump741 | 0.8% | R+2.6 | R+2.2 | R+1.1 | 1,455 | |
| R | 49.2%Biden708 | 49.6%Trump714 | 1.2% | R+0.4 | D+8.8 | R+4.9 | 1,439 | |
| R | 44.3%Clinton521 | 53.5%Trump629 | 2.2% | R+9.2 | R+37.1 | R+11.3 | 1,176 | |
| D | 63.1%Obama685 | 35.2%Romney382 | 1.7% | D+27.9 | D+2.5 | D+24.0 | 1,086 | |
| D | 61.8%Obama710 | 36.4%McCain418 | 1.8% | D+25.4 | — | D+18.1 | 1,149 | |
| D | 59.8%Kerry681 | 38.5%Bush439 | 1.7% | D+21.2 | — | D+23.7 | 1,139 |
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 | 52.3%781 | 47.7%712 | 1,493 |
| 2020 | D | 57.1%770 | 42.9%578 | 1,348 |
Luzerne sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.9 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 9.2 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.6 points.
A population of 2,723, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,135 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Luzerne, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Luzerne, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 2.6 points (R+2.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,455 votes cast, 703 went Democratic and 741 went Republican.
When did Luzerne, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Luzerne, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,723 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Luzerne, Pennsylvania is $42,135 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Luzerne, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.