Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +44.9% |
| 2008 | +55.4% |
| 2012 | +52.1% |
| 2016 | +69.5% |
| 2020 | +76.2% |
| 2024 | +73.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 85.9%Harris6,192 | 12.6%Trump907 | 1.6% | D+73.3 | R+2.9 | D+74.8 | 7,211 | |
| D | 87.9%Biden6,598 | 11.7%Trump879 | 0.4% | D+76.2 | D+6.6 | D+71.7 | 7,510 | |
| D | 83.3%Clinton5,673 | 13.8%Trump940 | 2.9% | D+69.5 | D+17.4 | D+67.4 | 6,807 | |
| D | 75.7%Obama4,452 | 23.6%Romney1,386 | 0.7% | D+52.1 | R+3.3 | D+48.3 | 5,882 | |
| D | 77.3%Obama5,189 | 21.9%McCain1,471 | 0.8% | D+55.4 | D+10.5 | D+48.1 | 6,711 | |
| D | 72.1%Kerry4,404 | 27.1%Bush1,657 | 0.8% | D+44.9 | — | D+47.4 | 6,112 |
Upper Montclair is a census-designated place within Montclair township, drawing high educational attainment and commuter-oriented demographics that consistently shape Essex County's suburban margin calculations.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.2 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.3 points.
A population of 12,457, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $250,001 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Glen Ridge and Hastings-on-Hudson.
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Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3475020/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.