Petersburg Borough, AK
AK · Presidential Elections 1960–2024
R+18.7
2024 Margin
D+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1972
Voting Streak
3K
Population
Petersburg Borough, AK (Alaska) voted R+18.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 998 votes (56.42%) to 667 (37.7%) for Harris.
This represents a D+5.8% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Petersburg Borough is classified as a solid Republican county. Petersburg Borough has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972. The county has a population of approximately 3,409.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+18.7
2020→2024 SwingD+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 1972
Elections on Record17
Demographics
Population3,409
Median Age
45.7(US: 38.7)
College (BA+)
25.8%(US: 35.2%)
Median Income
$75,125(US: $80k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.1%(US: 57.6%)
Hispanic
10.9%(US: 19.1%)
Black
1.4%(US: 12.2%)
Asian
17.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.7%(US: 64.5%)
Poverty Rate
7.0%(US: 12.3%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.2%)
Non-English (CVAP)
19.1%(US: 17.0%)
Source: Census ACS 5-Year (2020-2024)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
15.7%(Unique Concentration)
Evangelical
9.6%(Below Average)
LDS/Mormon
6.2%(Unique Concentration)
Catholic
2.9%(Below Average)
Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
German
18.7%(1.5x)
English
9.5%
Irish
8.5%
Mexican
8.1%
French
2.6%(1.4x)
American Heritage
2.4%
+ 3 more reported ancestry groups
Age Distribution
Median:45.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
18.6%↓
18-29
8.0%↓
30-44
16.2%↓
45-64
33.7%↑
65+
23.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Census ACSAgriculture & ForestryExceptional Hub
17.6%(10.4x US)
Retail Trade
14.5%(1.4x US)
Educational Services
9.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%(0.6x US)
Healthcare & Social Services
4.8%
Professional & Technical
4.7%(0.4x US)
National average
+ 1 more sectors
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.7%(667) | 56.4%(998) | R+18.7 | D+5.8 |
| 2020 | 36.2%(645) | 60.7%(1,082) | R+24.5 | R+5.2 |
| 2016 | 33.8%(607) | 53.1%(954) | R+19.3 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 44.9%(775) | 50.1%(866) | R+5.3 | D+9.9 |
| 2008 | 40.8%(702) | 56.0%(962) | R+15.1 | D+6.8 |
| 2004 | 36.8%(611) | 58.7%(975) | R+21.9 | D+19.3 |
| 2000 | 22.9%(401) | 64.0%(1,124) | R+41.2 | R+32.4 |
| 1996 | 36.0%(584) | 44.8%(727) | R+8.8 | R+8.5 |
| 1992 | 33.0%(579) | 33.4%(585) | R+0.3 | D+11.1 |
| 1988 | 42.7%(562) | 54.1%(713) | R+11.5 | D+10.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Petersburg Borough, AK • 1960–2024
Democratic margin
Republican margin
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44.6%(755) | 55.4%(939) | R+10.9 | — |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab