HarrisDemocratic49.0%1,029TrumpRepublican50.2%1,053OtherAll other candidates0.8%16
R+1.1- Lead
- 24
- Total
- 2,098
- vs nation
- D+0.3
- 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
BidenDemocratic50.9%1,062TrumpRepublican47.8%997OtherAll other candidates1.2%26
D+3.1- Lead
- 65
- Total
- 2,085
- vs nation
- R+1.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic43.4%763TrumpRepublican51.6%906OtherAll other candidates5.0%88
R+8.1- Lead
- 143
- Total
- 1,757
- vs nation
- R+10.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.0%742RomneyRepublican51.3%809OtherAll other candidates1.7%27
R+4.2- Lead
- 67
- Total
- 1,578
- vs nation
- R+8.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.5%958McCainRepublican45.0%806OtherAll other candidates1.6%28
D+8.5- Lead
- 152
- Total
- 1,792
- vs nation
- D+1.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic45.6%753BushRepublican53.0%874OtherAll other candidates1.4%23
R+7.3- Lead
- 121
- Total
- 1,650
- vs nation
- R+4.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+1.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2812024 5-year
- Median household income
- $82,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 20.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+8.5 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+8.1 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −7.3% |
| 2008 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | −4.2% |
| 2016 | −8.1% |
| 2020 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | −1.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 49.0%Harris1,029 | 50.2%Trump1,053 | 0.8% | R+1.1 | R+4.3 | D+0.3 | 2,098 | |
| D | 50.9%Biden1,062 | 47.8%Trump997 | 1.2% | D+3.1 | D+11.3 | R+1.3 | 2,085 | |
| R | 43.4%Clinton763 | 51.6%Trump906 | 5.0% | R+8.1 | R+3.9 | R+10.2 | 1,757 | |
| R | 47.0%Obama742 | 51.3%Romney809 | 1.7% | R+4.2 | R+12.7 | R+8.1 | 1,578 | |
| D | 53.5%Obama958 | 45.0%McCain806 | 1.6% | D+8.5 | — | D+1.2 | 1,792 | |
| R | 45.6%Kerry753 | 53.0%Bush874 | 1.4% | R+7.3 | — | R+4.9 | 1,650 |
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 | 52.6%1,069 | 47.4%965 | 2,034 |
Sinking Spring sits just west of Reading in Berks County, a reliably competitive stretch of southeastern Pennsylvania where suburban growth and a shifting working-class base have made local races increasingly difficult to call.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.5 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 8.1 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.1 points.
A population of 4,281, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $82,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 1.1 points (R+1.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,098 votes cast, 1,029 went Democratic and 1,053 went Republican.
When did Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?
Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,281 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania is $82,500 — above the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.