South Burlington, Vermont
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +26.5% |
| 2008 | +42.5% |
| 2012 | +43.6% |
| 2016 | +49.9% |
| 2020 | +61.5% |
| 2024 | +62.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 80.0%Harris9,974 | 17.7%Trump2,207 | 2.2% | D+62.3 | D+0.9 | D+63.8 | 12,461 | |
| D | 79.4%Biden10,057 | 17.9%Trump2,271 | 2.7% | D+61.5 | D+11.6 | D+57.0 | 12,670 | |
| D | 69.7%Clinton7,246 | 19.8%Trump2,059 | 10.5% | D+49.9 | D+6.3 | D+47.8 | 10,400 | |
| D | 70.7%Obama6,659 | 27.1%Romney2,554 | 2.1% | D+43.6 | D+1.1 | D+39.7 | 9,415 | |
| D | 70.6%Obama6,971 | 28.1%McCain2,772 | 1.4% | D+42.5 | D+16.0 | D+35.2 | 9,877 | |
| D | 62.3%Kerry5,603 | 35.8%Bush3,221 | 1.9% | D+26.5 | — | D+28.9 | 8,998 |
South Burlington's mix of professional households and UVM-area commuters makes it one of Vermont's highest-turnout mid-size cities, consistently delivering above-average participation rates that amplify its outsized influence on statewide results.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.3 points.
A population of 20,756, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $106,667 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Essex Junction and Arlington.
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South Burlington, Vermont. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5066175/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.