Utah, Utah
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1896–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | +65.4% |
| 1900 | −2.3% |
| 1904 | −28.6% |
| 1908 | −17.0% |
| 1912 | −4.9% |
| 1916 | +21.0% |
| 1920 | −17.1% |
| 1924 | −19.3% |
| 1928 | −7.7% |
| 1932 | +15.5% |
| 1936 | +39.5% |
| 1940 | +24.7% |
| 1944 | +21.0% |
| 1948 | +9.0% |
| 1952 | −17.9% |
| 1956 | −29.1% |
| 1960 | −9.6% |
| 1964 | +9.4% |
| 1968 | −19.4% |
| 1972 | −41.2% |
| 1976 | −28.8% |
| 1980 | −52.2% |
| 1984 | −49.8% |
| 1988 | −34.2% |
| 1992 | −18.7% |
| 1996 | −21.1% |
| 2000 | −40.5% |
| 2004 | −45.5% |
| 2008 | −28.2% |
| 2012 | −47.9% |
| 2016 | −17.9% |
| 2020 | −20.2% |
| 2024 | −21.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
Congressional elections · 79 House races · 17 Senate races
U.S. House
| Year | Seats won | D % | R % | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 4 | 32.5% | 62.8% | 1,448,677 | |
| R 4 | 32.2% | 63.1% | 1,063,258 | |
| R 4 | 35.3% | 61.0% | 1,432,232 | |
| D 1 · R 3 | 35.5% | 58.7% | 1,052,506 |
U.S. Senate
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Frequently asked questions
How did Utah vote in 2024?
In 2024, Utah voted Republican by 21.6 points (R+21.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,488,469 votes cast, 562,560 went Democratic and 883,799 went Republican.
When did Utah last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Utah voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Utah?
Utah has a population of 3,392,331 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Utah?
Median household income in Utah is $95,166 — above the national median of $80,734. The Utah state median is $95,166.
What is the political history of Utah?
Akashic tracks 34 presidential elections in Utah from 1892 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.