HarrisDemocratic46.3%18,646TrumpRepublican52.2%21,020OtherAll other candidates1.5%620
R+5.9- Lead
- 2,374
- Total
- 40,286
- vs nation
- R+4.4
- Turnout
- —
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Waukesha, WI
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic46.2%18,177TrumpRepublican51.7%20,328OtherAll other candidates2.1%844
R+5.5- Lead
- 2,151
- Total
- 39,349
- vs nation
- R+9.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic40.8%14,625TrumpRepublican51.1%18,323OtherAll other candidates8.1%2,900
R+10.3- Lead
- 3,698
- Total
- 35,848
- vs nation
- R+12.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.6%15,785RomneyRepublican57.4%21,786OtherAll other candidates0.9%354
R+15.8- Lead
- 6,001
- Total
- 37,925
- vs nation
- R+19.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.2%16,556McCainRepublican53.7%19,684OtherAll other candidates1.1%417
R+8.5- Lead
- 3,128
- Total
- 36,657
- vs nation
- R+15.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.0%14,270BushRepublican58.9%21,012OtherAll other candidates1.0%374
R+18.9- Lead
- 6,742
- Total
- 35,656
- vs nation
- R+16.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+5.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 71,2332024 5-year
- Median household income
- $83,8372024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 78.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 12.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+18.9 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Menomonee Falls, WI · twin score 88.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −18.9% |
| 2008 | −8.5% |
| 2012 | −15.8% |
| 2016 | −10.3% |
| 2020 | −5.5% |
| 2024 | −5.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.3%Harris18,646 | 52.2%Trump21,020 | 1.5% | R+5.9 | R+0.4 | R+4.4 | 40,286 | |
| R | 46.2%Biden18,177 | 51.7%Trump20,328 | 2.1% | R+5.5 | D+4.8 | R+9.9 | 39,349 | |
| R | 40.8%Clinton14,625 | 51.1%Trump18,323 | 8.1% | R+10.3 | D+5.5 | R+12.4 | 35,848 | |
| R | 41.6%Obama15,785 | 57.4%Romney21,786 | 0.9% | R+15.8 | R+7.3 | R+19.7 | 37,925 | |
| R | 45.2%Obama16,556 | 53.7%McCain19,684 | 1.1% | R+8.5 | — | R+15.8 | 36,657 | |
| R | 40.0%Kerry14,270 | 58.9%Bush21,012 | 1.0% | R+18.9 | — | R+16.5 | 35,656 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 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 | R | 43.6%16,963 | 56.4%21,974 | 38,937 |
| 2020 | R | 44.3%16,873 | 55.7%21,217 | 38,090 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 45.9%18,323 | 52.1%20,785 | 39,922 |
Waukesha City anchors one of Wisconsin's most reliably Republican suburban counties, where consistent turnout and a largely white-collar residential base have made it a counterweight to Democratic-leaning Milwaukee in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 18.9 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 5.9 points.
A population of 71,233, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $83,837 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Menomonee Falls and Bellevue.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Menomonee Falls
Wisconsin
88.5twin score
college shareGerman ancestryPolish ancestry
Bellevue
Nebraska
86.7twin score
population scale12-yr trend2012 margin≠ Polish ancestry
New Berlin
Wisconsin
86.3twin score
college share12-yr trendGerman ancestry≠ median age
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Waukesha, Wisconsin vote in 2024?
In 2024, Waukesha, Wisconsin voted Republican by 5.9 points (R+5.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 40,286 votes cast, 18,646 went Democratic and 21,020 went Republican.
How many people live in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Waukesha, Wisconsin has a population of 71,233 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Median household income in Waukesha, Wisconsin is $83,837 — above the national median of $80,734. The Wisconsin state median is $77,485.
What is the political history of Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Waukesha, Wisconsin from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.