HarrisDemocratic44.6%156TrumpRepublican52.3%183OtherAll other candidates3.1%11
R+7.7- Lead
- 27
- Total
- 350
- vs nation
- R+6.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic38.4%173TrumpRepublican51.1%230OtherAll other candidates10.4%47
R+12.7- Lead
- 57
- Total
- 450
- vs nation
- R+17.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.9%133TrumpRepublican46.7%168OtherAll other candidates16.4%59
R+9.7- Lead
- 35
- Total
- 360
- vs nation
- R+11.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.2%135RomneyRepublican59.8%217OtherAll other candidates3.0%11
R+22.6- Lead
- 82
- Total
- 363
- vs nation
- R+26.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.4%149McCainRepublican60.6%241OtherAll other candidates2.0%8
R+23.1- Lead
- 92
- Total
- 398
- vs nation
- R+30.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic32.7%129BushRepublican65.2%257OtherAll other candidates2.0%8
R+32.5- Lead
- 128
- Total
- 394
- vs nation
- R+30.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+7.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9992024 5-year
- Median household income
- $54,8082024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 60.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 7.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 24.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+32.5 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −32.5% |
| 2008 | −23.1% |
| 2012 | −22.6% |
| 2016 | −9.7% |
| 2020 | −12.7% |
| 2024 | −7.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.6%Harris156 | 52.3%Trump183 | 3.1% | R+7.7 | D+5.0 | R+6.2 | 350 | |
| R | 38.4%Biden173 | 51.1%Trump230 | 10.4% | R+12.7 | R+2.9 | R+17.1 | 450 | |
| R | 36.9%Clinton133 | 46.7%Trump168 | 16.4% | R+9.7 | D+12.9 | R+11.8 | 360 | |
| R | 37.2%Obama135 | 59.8%Romney217 | 3.0% | R+22.6 | D+0.5 | R+26.4 | 363 | |
| R | 37.4%Obama149 | 60.6%McCain241 | 2.0% | R+23.1 | — | R+30.4 | 398 | |
| R | 32.7%Kerry129 | 65.2%Bush257 | 2.0% | R+32.5 | — | R+30.0 | 394 |
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 | 47.1%147 | 52.9%165 | 312 |
| 2020 | D | 100.0%318 | 0.0%0 | 318 |
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 | 39.7%169 | 60.3%257 | 426 |
2020 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jay Inslee0.0%0
- Loren Culp0.0%0
McChord AFB CDP is a census-designated place coextensive with the residential footprint of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where a transient active-duty population and federal jurisdiction shape both turnout patterns and demographic composition in ways that diverge sharply from surrounding Pierce County precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 32.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.7 points.
A population of 2,999, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,808 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did McChord AFB, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, McChord AFB, Washington voted Republican by 7.7 points (R+7.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 350 votes cast, 156 went Democratic and 183 went Republican.
How many people live in McChord AFB, Washington?
McChord AFB, Washington has a population of 2,999 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in McChord AFB, Washington?
Median household income in McChord AFB, Washington is $54,808 — below the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of McChord AFB, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in McChord AFB, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.