HarrisDemocratic43.8%984TrumpRepublican55.2%1,240OtherAll other candidates0.9%21
R+11.4- Lead
- 256
- Total
- 2,245
- vs nation
- R+9.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic47.2%1,090TrumpRepublican51.7%1,194OtherAll other candidates1.1%25
R+4.5- Lead
- 104
- Total
- 2,309
- vs nation
- R+9.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic41.7%836TrumpRepublican55.5%1,111OtherAll other candidates2.8%56
R+13.7- Lead
- 275
- Total
- 2,003
- vs nation
- R+15.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.6%1,172RomneyRepublican38.7%761OtherAll other candidates1.8%35
D+20.9- Lead
- 411
- Total
- 1,968
- vs nation
- D+17.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.8%1,284McCainRepublican38.8%833OtherAll other candidates1.4%30
D+21.0- Lead
- 451
- Total
- 2,147
- vs nation
- D+13.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic57.1%1,225BushRepublican41.6%894OtherAll other candidates1.3%28
D+15.4- Lead
- 331
- Total
- 2,147
- vs nation
- D+17.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+11.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,1532024 5-year
- Median household income
- $74,1502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+21.0 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+13.7 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +15.4% |
| 2008 | +21.0% |
| 2012 | +20.9% |
| 2016 | −13.7% |
| 2020 | −4.5% |
| 2024 | −11.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.8%Harris984 | 55.2%Trump1,240 | 0.9% | R+11.4 | R+6.9 | R+9.9 | 2,245 | |
| R | 47.2%Biden1,090 | 51.7%Trump1,194 | 1.1% | R+4.5 | D+9.2 | R+9.0 | 2,309 | |
| R | 41.7%Clinton836 | 55.5%Trump1,111 | 2.8% | R+13.7 | R+34.6 | R+15.8 | 2,003 | |
| D | 59.6%Obama1,172 | 38.7%Romney761 | 1.8% | D+20.9 | R+0.1 | D+17.0 | 1,968 | |
| D | 59.8%Obama1,284 | 38.8%McCain833 | 1.4% | D+21.0 | — | D+13.7 | 2,147 | |
| D | 57.1%Kerry1,225 | 41.6%Bush894 | 1.3% | D+15.4 | — | D+17.9 | 2,147 |
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 | R | 49.2%1,142 | 50.8%1,179 | 2,321 |
| 2020 | D | 55.3%1,187 | 44.7%960 | 2,147 |
Plains sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.0 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 13.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.4 points.
A population of 4,153, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,150 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Plains, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Plains, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 11.4 points (R+11.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,245 votes cast, 984 went Democratic and 1,240 went Republican.
When did Plains, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Plains, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Plains, Pennsylvania?
Plains, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,153 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Plains, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Plains, Pennsylvania is $74,150 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Plains, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Plains, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.