Bethel Census Area, Alaska
AkashicBethel Census Area, AKHarrisD+11.4
2024 precinct map of Bethel Census AreaPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Bethel Census Area, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 50.8% | 2,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 39.3% | 1,704 |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Non-Affiliated | 9.9% | 428 |
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30 precincts · 4,332 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1960–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 50.8%Harris2,200 | 39.3%Trump1,704 | 9.9%Kennedy428 | 4,332 | ||
| D | 60.8%Biden3,092 | 32.8%Trump1,668 | 6.4%Jorgensen324 | 5,084 | ||
| D | 55.3%Clinton2,772 | 22.3%Trump1,116 | 22.5%Johnson1,126 | 5,014 | ||
| D | 71.6%Obama3,415 | 23.5%Romney1,122 | 4.9%Johnson233 | 4,770 | ||
| D | 52.1%Obama2,695 | 43.5%McCain2,250 | 4.4%Nader227 | 5,172 | ||
| R | 47.0%Kerry2,118 | 48.5%Bush2,188 | 4.5%Nader204 | 4,510 | ||
| D | 46.4%Gore2,227 | 42.1%Bush2,022 | 6.8%Nader325 | 4,799 | ||
| D | 57.8%Clinton2,784 | 30.4%Dole1,467 | 7.2%Perot345 | 4,818 | ||
| R | 40.1%Clinton1,841 | 40.1%Bush1,842 | 17.1%Perot787 | 4,590 | ||
| R | 44.4%Dukakis1,671 | 51.8%Bush1,952 | 3.8%Paul143 | 3,766 | ||
| R | 45.1%Mondale2,103 | 51.5%Reagan2,401 | 3.5%Bergland161 | 4,665 | ||
| D | 61.2%Carter2,063 | 25.5%Reagan858 | 13.3%Clark450 | 3,371 | ||
| D | 49.2%Carter1,410 | 46.9%Ford1,345 | 3.8%Macbride110 | 2,865 | ||
| D | 56.0%McGovern1,424 | 40.6%Nixon1,033 | 3.5%Schmitz88 | 2,545 | ||
| D | 54.1%Humphrey1,292 | 39.3%Nixon939 | 6.6%Wallace158 | 2,389 | ||
| D | 86.5%Johnson1,649 | 13.4%Goldwater256 | 0.1%Hass1 | 1,906 | ||
| R | 32.6%Kennedy381 | 67.4%Nixon786 | 0.0% | 1,167 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | −34.7% |
| 1964 | +73.1% |
| 1968 | +14.8% |
| 1972 | +15.4% |
| 1976 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | +35.7% |
| 1984 | −6.4% |
| 1988 | −7.5% |
| 1992 | −0.0% |
| 1996 | +27.3% |
| 2000 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | +48.1% |
| 2016 | +33.0% |
| 2020 | +28.0% |
| 2024 | +11.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
Bethel Census Area spans a roadless stretch of western Alaska where Yup'ik communities make up the majority of the population, producing Democratic margins that stand out sharply against the state's otherwise Republican-leaning presidential map.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.1 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 34.7 points in 1960. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 16.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.4 points.
A population of 18,394, a 8% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,996 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kusilvak Census Area and Imperial County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bethel Census Area, Alaska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bethel Census Area, Alaska voted Democratic by 11.4 points (D+11.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,332 votes cast, 2,200 went Democratic and 1,704 went Republican.
When did Bethel Census Area, Alaska last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Bethel Census Area, Alaska voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
Bethel Census Area, Alaska has a population of 18,394 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
Median household income in Bethel Census Area, Alaska is $73,996 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alaska state median is $92,788.
What is the political history of Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Bethel Census Area, Alaska from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.