Wamego, Kansas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −44.0% |
| 2008 | −41.1% |
| 2012 | −36.0% |
| 2016 | −38.8% |
| 2020 | −38.4% |
| 2024 | −38.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.4%Harris677 | 68.3%Trump1,572 | 2.2% | R+38.9 | R+0.5 | R+37.4 | 2,300 | |
| R | 29.2%Biden676 | 67.6%Trump1,565 | 3.2% | R+38.4 | D+0.4 | R+42.9 | 2,314 | |
| R | 25.4%Clinton506 | 64.2%Trump1,280 | 10.4% | R+38.8 | R+2.8 | R+40.9 | 1,993 | |
| R | 30.8%Obama554 | 66.8%Romney1,203 | 2.4% | R+36.0 | D+5.0 | R+39.9 | 1,801 | |
| R | 28.5%Obama531 | 69.6%McCain1,296 | 1.9% | R+41.1 | D+2.9 | R+48.4 | 1,862 | |
| R | 27.0%Kerry451 | 71.0%Bush1,185 | 2.0% | R+44.0 | — | R+41.5 | 1,669 |
Wamego sits along the Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, drawing visitors to its Wizard of Oz museum while remaining rooted in a rural, small-city electorate that has leaned reliably Republican in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 44.0 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 38.9 points.
A population of 4,386, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,809 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wamego, Kansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wamego, Kansas voted Republican by 38.9 points (R+38.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,300 votes cast, 677 went Democratic and 1,572 went Republican.
How many people live in Wamego, Kansas?
Wamego, Kansas has a population of 4,386 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wamego, Kansas?
Median household income in Wamego, Kansas is $78,809 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kansas state median is $74,275.
What is the political history of Wamego, Kansas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Wamego, Kansas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.