HarrisDemocratic67.5%2,586TrumpRepublican31.8%1,219OtherAll other candidates0.7%28
D+35.7- Lead
- 1,367
- Total
- 3,833
- vs nation
- D+37.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic70.7%2,651TrumpRepublican28.4%1,066OtherAll other candidates0.9%33
D+42.3- Lead
- 1,585
- Total
- 3,750
- vs nation
- D+37.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic65.2%2,096TrumpRepublican31.2%1,004OtherAll other candidates3.6%117
D+33.9- Lead
- 1,092
- Total
- 3,217
- vs nation
- D+31.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.2%1,657RomneyRepublican48.7%1,605OtherAll other candidates1.1%36
D+1.6- Lead
- 52
- Total
- 3,298
- vs nation
- R+2.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic58.2%2,160McCainRepublican41.0%1,522OtherAll other candidates0.8%28
D+17.2- Lead
- 638
- Total
- 3,710
- vs nation
- D+9.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic54.9%1,949BushRepublican44.9%1,594OtherAll other candidates0.2%6
D+10.0- Lead
- 355
- Total
- 3,549
- vs nation
- D+12.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+35.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,1862024 5-year
- Median household income
- $250,0012024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 72.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 6.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+42.3 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Wellesley, MA · twin score 86.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +10.0% |
| 2008 | +17.2% |
| 2012 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | +33.9% |
| 2020 | +42.3% |
| 2024 | +35.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 67.5%Harris2,586 | 31.8%Trump1,219 | 0.7% | D+35.7 | R+6.6 | D+37.1 | 3,833 | |
| D | 70.7%Biden2,651 | 28.4%Trump1,066 | 0.9% | D+42.3 | D+8.3 | D+37.8 | 3,750 | |
| D | 65.2%Clinton2,096 | 31.2%Trump1,004 | 3.6% | D+33.9 | D+32.4 | D+31.9 | 3,217 | |
| D | 50.2%Obama1,657 | 48.7%Romney1,605 | 1.1% | D+1.6 | R+15.6 | R+2.3 | 3,298 | |
| D | 58.2%Obama2,160 | 41.0%McCain1,522 | 0.8% | D+17.2 | — | D+9.9 | 3,710 | |
| D | 54.9%Kerry1,949 | 44.9%Bush1,594 | 0.2% | D+10.0 | — | D+12.5 | 3,549 |
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 | 66.5%2,485 | 33.5%1,250 | 3,735 |
| 2020 | D | 66.3%2,460 | 33.7%1,253 | 3,713 |
Villanova's population skews heavily toward students and faculty tied to Villanova University, compressing permanent resident counts and making traditional turnout modeling unreliable for this census-designated place.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 42.3 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.7 points.
A population of 9,186, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $250,001 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wellesley and Chatham.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Wellesley
Massachusetts
86.0twin score
median income12-yr trend2020–2024 trajectory≠ median age
Chatham
New Jersey
84.8twin score
median income12-yr trend2020–2024 trajectory≠ median age
Noroton
Connecticut
82.8twin score
median income12-yr trendcollege share≠ median age
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Villanova, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Villanova, Pennsylvania voted Democratic by 35.7 points (D+35.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,833 votes cast, 2,586 went Democratic and 1,219 went Republican.
How many people live in Villanova, Pennsylvania?
Villanova, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,186 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Villanova, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Villanova, Pennsylvania is $250,001 — above the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Villanova, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Villanova, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.