Pleasant Grove, Utah
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −76.2% |
| 2008 | −61.3% |
| 2012 | −81.1% |
| 2016 | −40.2% |
| 2020 | −44.5% |
| 2024 | −39.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.3%Harris4,743 | 68.2%Trump11,419 | 3.5% | R+39.9 | D+4.7 | R+38.4 | 16,743 | |
| R | 25.3%Biden4,280 | 69.8%Trump11,814 | 4.9% | R+44.5 | R+4.4 | R+49.0 | 16,921 | |
| R | 13.0%Clinton1,679 | 53.2%Trump6,856 | 33.8% | R+40.2 | D+41.0 | R+42.3 | 12,890 | |
| R | 8.5%Obama985 | 89.6%Romney10,436 | 2.0% | R+81.1 | R+19.9 | R+85.0 | 11,649 | |
| R | 17.6%Obama1,830 | 78.9%McCain8,189 | 3.5% | R+61.3 | D+14.9 | R+68.5 | 10,382 | |
| R | 10.7%Kerry1,063 | 86.9%Bush8,621 | 2.4% | R+76.2 | — | R+73.7 | 9,923 |
Nestled between Utah Lake and the slopes of Mount Timpanogos, Pleasant Grove has grown steadily as young Mormon families seek affordable housing within commuting distance of Provo and Salt Lake, reinforcing its standing as one of Utah County's most reliably conservative municipalities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 81.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.9 points.
A population of 37,852, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $101,073 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of American Fork and Springville.
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Pleasant Grove, Utah. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4960930/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.