Colchester, Connecticut
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | +10.5% |
| 2024 | +6.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.5%Harris1,511 | 45.7%Trump1,314 | 1.8% | D+6.8 | R+3.6 | D+8.3 | 2,877 | |
| D | 53.9%Biden1,537 | 43.5%Trump1,239 | 2.6% | D+10.5 | D+13.3 | D+6.0 | 2,850 | |
| R | 45.3%Clinton1,144 | 48.1%Trump1,215 | 6.5% | R+2.8 | R+11.8 | R+4.9 | 2,524 | |
| D | 53.7%Obama1,263 | 44.7%Romney1,052 | 1.6% | D+9.0 | R+7.9 | D+5.1 | 2,352 | |
| D | 57.6%Obama1,364 | 40.7%McCain964 | 1.7% | D+16.9 | D+7.6 | D+9.6 | 2,369 | |
| D | 53.6%Kerry1,199 | 44.3%Bush991 | 2.1% | D+9.3 | — | D+11.8 | 2,238 |
Colchester sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 2.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.8 points.
A population of 4,692, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $86,760 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Colchester, Connecticut vote in 2024?
In 2024, Colchester, Connecticut voted Democratic by 6.8 points (D+6.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,877 votes cast, 1,511 went Democratic and 1,314 went Republican.
When did Colchester, Connecticut last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Colchester, Connecticut voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in Colchester, Connecticut?
Colchester, Connecticut has a population of 4,692 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Colchester, Connecticut?
Median household income in Colchester, Connecticut is $86,760 — above the national median of $80,734. The Connecticut state median is $95,781.
What is the political history of Colchester, Connecticut?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Colchester, Connecticut from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.