Winooski, Vermont
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +35.7% |
| 2008 | +51.4% |
| 2012 | +49.9% |
| 2016 | +51.1% |
| 2020 | +65.4% |
| 2024 | +63.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 79.8%Harris2,839 | 16.1%Trump571 | 4.1% | D+63.8 | R+1.6 | D+65.2 | 3,557 | |
| D | 81.2%Biden3,005 | 15.8%Trump585 | 3.0% | D+65.4 | D+14.2 | D+60.9 | 3,701 | |
| D | 68.6%Clinton2,105 | 17.5%Trump536 | 13.9% | D+51.1 | D+1.3 | D+49.1 | 3,068 | |
| D | 73.4%Obama1,992 | 23.5%Romney638 | 3.1% | D+49.9 | R+1.6 | D+46.0 | 2,715 | |
| D | 74.9%Obama2,138 | 23.4%McCain669 | 1.7% | D+51.4 | D+15.8 | D+44.2 | 2,856 | |
| D | 66.6%Kerry1,681 | 30.9%Bush781 | 2.5% | D+35.7 | — | D+38.1 | 2,524 |
Winooski, a former mill town bordering Burlington, has one of Vermont's highest concentrations of refugee and immigrant residents, a demographic shift that has reshaped its electorate and made it a closely watched bellwether for urban diversity trends in northern New England.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 65.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.8 points.
A population of 8,293, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $79,522 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of South Burlington and Burlington.
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Winooski, Vermont. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5085150/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.