HarrisDemocratic66.8%1,789TrumpRepublican31.9%855OtherAll other candidates1.3%34
D+34.9- Lead
- 934
- Total
- 2,678
- vs nation
- D+36.3
- 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
BidenDemocratic67.5%1,749TrumpRepublican30.9%801OtherAll other candidates1.7%43
D+36.6- Lead
- 948
- Total
- 2,593
- vs nation
- D+32.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic61.1%1,341TrumpRepublican31.6%693OtherAll other candidates7.3%161
D+29.5- Lead
- 648
- Total
- 2,195
- vs nation
- D+27.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.7%1,359RomneyRepublican35.9%778OtherAll other candidates1.5%32
D+26.8- Lead
- 581
- Total
- 2,169
- vs nation
- D+22.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.4%1,594McCainRepublican34.5%854OtherAll other candidates1.2%29
D+29.9- Lead
- 740
- Total
- 2,477
- vs nation
- D+22.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic57.0%1,401BushRepublican42.8%1,051OtherAll other candidates0.2%6
D+14.2- Lead
- 350
- Total
- 2,458
- vs nation
- D+16.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+34.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,1072024 5-year
- Median household income
- $105,1452024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 91.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+36.6 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +14.2% |
| 2008 | +29.9% |
| 2012 | +26.8% |
| 2016 | +29.5% |
| 2020 | +36.6% |
| 2024 | +34.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.8%Harris1,789 | 31.9%Trump855 | 1.3% | D+34.9 | R+1.7 | D+36.3 | 2,678 | |
| D | 67.5%Biden1,749 | 30.9%Trump801 | 1.7% | D+36.6 | D+7.0 | D+32.1 | 2,593 | |
| D | 61.1%Clinton1,341 | 31.6%Trump693 | 7.3% | D+29.5 | D+2.7 | D+27.4 | 2,195 | |
| D | 62.7%Obama1,359 | 35.9%Romney778 | 1.5% | D+26.8 | R+3.1 | D+22.9 | 2,169 | |
| D | 64.4%Obama1,594 | 34.5%McCain854 | 1.2% | D+29.9 | — | D+22.6 | 2,477 | |
| D | 57.0%Kerry1,401 | 42.8%Bush1,051 | 0.2% | D+14.2 | — | D+16.7 | 2,458 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 Senate
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 | 67.6%1,760 | 32.4%843 | 2,603 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 66.9%1,786 | 31.9%851 | 2,668 |
Cross Plains sits at the western edge of the Madison metro, drawing younger families priced out of the city and shifting its electorate toward the suburban patterns that have defined competitive margins across Dane County's outer ring.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.6 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.9 points.
A population of 4,107, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $105,145 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cross Plains, Wisconsin vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cross Plains, Wisconsin voted Democratic by 34.9 points (D+34.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,678 votes cast, 1,789 went Democratic and 855 went Republican.
How many people live in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?
Cross Plains, Wisconsin has a population of 4,107 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?
Median household income in Cross Plains, Wisconsin is $105,145 — above the national median of $80,734. The Wisconsin state median is $77,485.
What is the political history of Cross Plains, Wisconsin?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cross Plains, Wisconsin from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.