HarrisDemocratic47.7%1,217TrumpRepublican49.3%1,257OtherAll other candidates3.1%78
R+1.6- Lead
- 40
- Total
- 2,552
- vs nation
- R+0.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic46.3%1,200TrumpRepublican50.1%1,299OtherAll other candidates3.6%94
R+3.8- Lead
- 99
- Total
- 2,593
- vs nation
- R+8.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.2%831TrumpRepublican47.9%945OtherAll other candidates9.9%195
R+5.8- Lead
- 114
- Total
- 1,971
- vs nation
- R+7.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.5%1,170RomneyRepublican46.6%1,079OtherAll other candidates2.9%67
D+3.9- Lead
- 91
- Total
- 2,316
- vs nation
- D+0.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.6%929McCainRepublican48.1%902OtherAll other candidates2.3%43
D+1.4- Lead
- 27
- Total
- 1,874
- vs nation
- R+5.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.8%809BushRepublican53.3%962OtherAll other candidates1.9%34
R+8.5- Lead
- 153
- Total
- 1,805
- vs nation
- R+6.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+1.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,5442024 5-year
- Median household income
- $105,7812024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 87.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+3.9 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+8.5 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −8.5% |
| 2008 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | −3.8% |
| 2024 | −1.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.7%Harris1,217 | 49.3%Trump1,257 | 3.1% | R+1.6 | D+2.3 | R+0.1 | 2,552 | |
| R | 46.3%Biden1,200 | 50.1%Trump1,299 | 3.6% | R+3.8 | D+2.0 | R+8.3 | 2,593 | |
| R | 42.2%Clinton831 | 47.9%Trump945 | 9.9% | R+5.8 | R+9.7 | R+7.9 | 1,971 | |
| D | 50.5%Obama1,170 | 46.6%Romney1,079 | 2.9% | D+3.9 | D+2.5 | D+0.1 | 2,316 | |
| D | 49.6%Obama929 | 48.1%McCain902 | 2.3% | D+1.4 | — | R+5.8 | 1,874 | |
| R | 44.8%Kerry809 | 53.3%Bush962 | 1.9% | R+8.5 | — | R+6.0 | 1,805 |
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 | R | 46.8%1,168 | 53.2%1,327 | 2,495 |
| 2020 | R | 49.8%1,257 | 50.2%1,265 | 2,522 |
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 | 43.2%1,112 | 56.8%1,465 | 2,577 |
2020 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jay Inslee0.0%0
- Loren Culp0.0%0
Key Center sits on the Key Peninsula in south Puget Sound, where low population density and a largely unincorporated civic structure shape voter participation patterns distinct from Pierce County's urban precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 3.9 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 8.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.6 points.
A population of 3,544, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $105,781 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Key Center, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, Key Center, Washington voted Republican by 1.6 points (R+1.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,552 votes cast, 1,217 went Democratic and 1,257 went Republican.
When did Key Center, Washington last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Key Center, Washington voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Key Center, Washington?
Key Center, Washington has a population of 3,544 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Key Center, Washington?
Median household income in Key Center, Washington is $105,781 — above the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of Key Center, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Key Center, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.