Petersburg Borough, Alaska
AkashicPetersburg Borough, AKTrumpR+8.7
2024 precinct map of Petersburg BoroughPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Petersburg Borough, 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
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 51.8% | 897 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 43.1% | 746 |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Non-Affiliated | 5.1% | 88 |
Harris +50Trump +50
1 precincts · 1,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.1%Harris746 | 51.8%Trump897 | 5.1%Kennedy88 | 1,731 | ||
| R | 36.2%Biden645 | 60.7%Trump1,082 | 3.1%Jorgensen56 | 1,783 | ||
| R | 33.8%Clinton607 | 53.1%Trump954 | 13.1%Johnson235 | 1,796 | ||
| R | 44.9%Obama775 | 50.1%Romney866 | 5.0%Johnson86 | 1,727 | ||
| R | 40.8%Obama702 | 56.0%McCain962 | 3.2%Nader55 | 1,719 | ||
| R | 36.8%Kerry611 | 58.7%Bush975 | 4.5%Nader74 | 1,660 | ||
| R | 22.8%Gore401 | 64.0%Bush1,124 | 10.6%Nader186 | 1,755 | ||
| R | 36.0%Clinton584 | 44.8%Dole727 | 12.1%Perot196 | 1,624 | ||
| R | 33.0%Clinton579 | 33.4%Bush585 | 32.8%Perot575 | 1,752 | ||
| R | 42.7%Dukakis562 | 54.1%Bush713 | 3.2%Paul42 | 1,317 | ||
| R | 38.1%Mondale574 | 59.6%Reagan898 | 2.3%Bergland35 | 1,507 | ||
| R | 29.2%Carter399 | 53.3%Reagan728 | 17.5%Clark239 | 1,366 | ||
| R | 33.3%Carter334 | 61.4%Ford616 | 5.3%Macbride53 | 1,003 | ||
| R | 31.7%McGovern254 | 63.1%Nixon506 | 5.2%Schmitz42 | 802 | ||
| D | 47.6%Humphrey446 | 46.7%Nixon437 | 5.7%Wallace53 | 936 | ||
| D | 80.8%Johnson923 | 19.3%Goldwater221 | 0.0% | 1,143 | ||
| D | 54.5%Kennedy566 | 45.5%Nixon473 | 0.0% | 1,039 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | +9.0% |
| 1964 | +61.4% |
| 1968 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | −31.4% |
| 1976 | −28.1% |
| 1980 | −24.1% |
| 1984 | −21.5% |
| 1988 | −11.5% |
| 1992 | −0.3% |
| 1996 | −8.8% |
| 2000 | −41.2% |
| 2004 | −21.9% |
| 2008 | −15.1% |
| 2012 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | −19.3% |
| 2020 | −24.5% |
| 2024 | −8.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
Petersburg Borough, anchored by a predominantly Norwegian-heritage fishing industry on Mitkof Island, voted R+10 in 2024 — a margin reflecting the resource-extraction economy common to rural Southeast Alaska communities of similar size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.4 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 41.2 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 15.8 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.7 points.
A population of 3,409, a 62% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,125 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Okanogan County and Valley County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Petersburg Borough, Alaska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Petersburg Borough, Alaska voted Republican by 8.7 points (R+8.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,731 votes cast, 746 went Democratic and 897 went Republican.
When did Petersburg Borough, Alaska last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Petersburg Borough, Alaska voted Democratic was 1968.
How many people live in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Petersburg Borough, Alaska has a population of 3,409 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Median household income in Petersburg Borough, Alaska is $75,125 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alaska state median is $92,788.
What is the political history of Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Petersburg Borough, Alaska from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.