HarrisDemocratic54.4%987TrumpRepublican41.9%761OtherAll other candidates3.7%68
D+12.4- Lead
- 226
- Total
- 1,816
- vs nation
- D+13.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic51.2%923TrumpRepublican44.2%797OtherAll other candidates4.6%82
D+7.0- Lead
- 126
- Total
- 1,802
- vs nation
- D+2.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic43.6%642TrumpRepublican46.5%685OtherAll other candidates10.0%147
R+2.9- Lead
- 43
- Total
- 1,474
- vs nation
- R+5.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic46.4%700RomneyRepublican50.4%759OtherAll other candidates3.2%48
R+3.9- Lead
- 59
- Total
- 1,507
- vs nation
- R+7.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.4%698McCainRepublican50.1%722OtherAll other candidates1.5%21
R+1.7- Lead
- 24
- Total
- 1,441
- vs nation
- R+8.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.3%616BushRepublican54.3%755OtherAll other candidates1.4%20
R+10.0- Lead
- 139
- Total
- 1,391
- vs nation
- R+7.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+12.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,3362024 5-year
- Median household income
- $140,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 74.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+12.4 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+10.0 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.0% |
| 2008 | −1.7% |
| 2012 | −3.9% |
| 2016 | −2.9% |
| 2020 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | +12.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.4%Harris987 | 41.9%Trump761 | 3.7% | D+12.4 | D+5.5 | D+13.9 | 1,816 | |
| D | 51.2%Biden923 | 44.2%Trump797 | 4.6% | D+7.0 | D+9.9 | D+2.5 | 1,802 | |
| R | 43.6%Clinton642 | 46.5%Trump685 | 10.0% | R+2.9 | D+1.0 | R+5.0 | 1,474 | |
| R | 46.4%Obama700 | 50.4%Romney759 | 3.2% | R+3.9 | R+2.2 | R+7.8 | 1,507 | |
| R | 48.4%Obama698 | 50.1%McCain722 | 1.5% | R+1.7 | — | R+8.9 | 1,441 | |
| R | 44.3%Kerry616 | 54.3%Bush755 | 1.4% | R+10.0 | — | R+7.5 | 1,391 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 governor
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 | D | 51.6%907 | 48.4%852 | 1,759 |
| 2020 | D | 55.0%968 | 45.0%793 | 1,761 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 49.4%880 | 50.6%903 | 1,783 |
2020 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jay Inslee0.0%0
- Loren Culp0.0%0
Chico sits in the Pacific Northwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.4 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 10.0 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.4 points.
A population of 3,336, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $140,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Chico, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chico, Washington voted Democratic by 12.4 points (D+12.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,816 votes cast, 987 went Democratic and 761 went Republican.
When did Chico, Washington last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Chico, Washington voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Chico, Washington?
Chico, Washington has a population of 3,336 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chico, Washington?
Median household income in Chico, Washington is $140,500 — above the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of Chico, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Chico, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.