HarrisDemocratic37.1%554TrumpRepublican62.6%935OtherAll other candidates0.3%4
R+25.5- Lead
- 381
- Total
- 1,493
- vs nation
- R+24.0
- 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
BidenDemocratic38.2%541TrumpRepublican60.7%859OtherAll other candidates1.1%16
R+22.5- Lead
- 318
- Total
- 1,416
- vs nation
- R+26.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic38.1%483TrumpRepublican58.7%744OtherAll other candidates3.2%41
R+20.6- Lead
- 261
- Total
- 1,268
- vs nation
- R+22.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.1%572RomneyRepublican49.8%581OtherAll other candidates1.1%13
R+0.8- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 1,166
- vs nation
- R+4.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.9%638McCainRepublican50.3%670OtherAll other candidates1.8%24
R+2.4- Lead
- 32
- Total
- 1,332
- vs nation
- R+9.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.8%683BushRepublican49.2%661OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+1.6- Lead
- 22
- Total
- 1,344
- vs nation
- D+4.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+25.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6212024 5-year
- Median household income
- $52,9612024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 7.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+1.6 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+25.5 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | −0.8% |
| 2016 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | −22.5% |
| 2024 | −25.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.1%Harris554 | 62.6%Trump935 | 0.3% | R+25.5 | R+3.1 | R+24.0 | 1,493 | |
| R | 38.2%Biden541 | 60.7%Trump859 | 1.1% | R+22.5 | R+1.9 | R+26.9 | 1,416 | |
| R | 38.1%Clinton483 | 58.7%Trump744 | 3.2% | R+20.6 | R+19.8 | R+22.7 | 1,268 | |
| R | 49.1%Obama572 | 49.8%Romney581 | 1.1% | R+0.8 | D+1.6 | R+4.6 | 1,166 | |
| R | 47.9%Obama638 | 50.3%McCain670 | 1.8% | R+2.4 | — | R+9.7 | 1,332 | |
| D | 50.8%Kerry683 | 49.2%Bush661 | 0.0% | D+1.6 | — | D+4.1 | 1,344 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 38.1%543 | 61.9%883 | 1,426 |
| 2020 | R | 38.1%528 | 61.9%859 | 1,387 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 38.7%564 | 59.2%864 | 1,459 |
West Newton sits along the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, a historically working-class area where shifts in blue-collar voter alignment over the past decade have been sharper than statewide trends suggest.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.6 points in 2004 and a Republican high of 25.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.5 points.
A population of 2,621, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,961 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Newton, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Newton, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 25.5 points (R+25.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,493 votes cast, 554 went Democratic and 935 went Republican.
When did West Newton, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which West Newton, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in West Newton, Pennsylvania?
West Newton, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,621 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Newton, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in West Newton, Pennsylvania is $52,961 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of West Newton, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Newton, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.