HarrisDemocratic20.9%1,078TrumpRepublican77.9%4,022OtherAll other candidates1.2%63
R+57.0- Lead
- 2,944
- Total
- 5,163
- vs nation
- R+55.5
- Turnout
- —
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Portland, TN
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic23.1%1,084TrumpRepublican74.8%3,509OtherAll other candidates2.1%99
R+51.7- Lead
- 2,425
- Total
- 4,692
- vs nation
- R+56.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic21.9%770TrumpRepublican73.7%2,589OtherAll other candidates4.4%154
R+51.8- Lead
- 1,819
- Total
- 3,513
- vs nation
- R+53.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic29.5%820RomneyRepublican69.1%1,918OtherAll other candidates1.3%37
R+39.6- Lead
- 1,098
- Total
- 2,775
- vs nation
- R+43.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic33.3%1,205McCainRepublican64.7%2,339OtherAll other candidates1.9%70
R+31.4- Lead
- 1,134
- Total
- 3,614
- vs nation
- R+38.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic35.9%1,205BushRepublican62.3%2,092OtherAll other candidates1.8%59
R+26.4- Lead
- 887
- Total
- 3,356
- vs nation
- R+24.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+57.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 13,4492024 5-year
- Median household income
- $72,6472024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+57.0 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Lawrenceburg, KY · twin score 94.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −26.4% |
| 2008 | −31.4% |
| 2012 | −39.6% |
| 2016 | −51.8% |
| 2020 | −51.7% |
| 2024 | −57.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.9%Harris1,078 | 77.9%Trump4,022 | 1.2% | R+57.0 | R+5.3 | R+55.5 | 5,163 | |
| R | 23.1%Biden1,084 | 74.8%Trump3,509 | 2.1% | R+51.7 | D+0.1 | R+56.1 | 4,692 | |
| R | 21.9%Clinton770 | 73.7%Trump2,589 | 4.4% | R+51.8 | R+12.2 | R+53.9 | 3,513 | |
| R | 29.5%Obama820 | 69.1%Romney1,918 | 1.3% | R+39.6 | R+8.2 | R+43.4 | 2,775 | |
| R | 33.3%Obama1,205 | 64.7%McCain2,339 | 1.9% | R+31.4 | — | R+38.7 | 3,614 | |
| R | 35.9%Kerry1,205 | 62.3%Bush2,092 | 1.8% | R+26.4 | — | R+24.0 | 3,356 |
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 | 21.2%994 | 78.8%3,692 | 4,686 |
| 2020 | R | 22.8%925 | 77.2%3,126 | 4,051 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 21.5%929 | 78.5%3,397 | 4,326 |
Portland sits at the northern edge of the Nashville metro's expansion zone, drawing working-class and newcomer households whose mix of priorities has made local races increasingly competitive despite the county's reliably red tilt.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 57.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.0 points.
A population of 13,449, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,647 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lawrenceburg and Muscle Shoals.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Lawrenceburg
Kentucky
94.5twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
93.9twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Boaz
Alabama
93.6twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ college share
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 Portland, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Portland, Tennessee voted Republican by 57.0 points (R+57.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,163 votes cast, 1,078 went Democratic and 4,022 went Republican.
How many people live in Portland, Tennessee?
Portland, Tennessee has a population of 13,449 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Portland, Tennessee?
Median household income in Portland, Tennessee is $72,647 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Portland, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Portland, Tennessee from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.