El Cerro, New Mexico
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −11.4% |
| 2008 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | −8.4% |
| 2020 | −11.4% |
| 2024 | −18.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 40.0%Harris615 | 58.0%Trump892 | 2.0% | R+18.0 | R+6.6 | R+16.5 | 1,538 | |
| R | 43.4%Biden652 | 54.7%Trump823 | 1.9% | R+11.4 | R+3.0 | R+15.8 | 1,504 | |
| R | 39.0%Clinton524 | 47.4%Trump637 | 13.6% | R+8.4 | R+8.8 | R+10.5 | 1,343 | |
| D | 47.7%Obama630 | 47.3%Romney625 | 5.0% | D+0.4 | R+8.0 | R+3.5 | 1,321 | |
| D | 53.9%Obama748 | 45.5%McCain632 | 0.6% | D+8.4 | D+19.8 | D+1.1 | 1,388 | |
| R | 44.0%Kerry555 | 55.4%Bush699 | 0.6% | R+11.4 | — | R+9.0 | 1,262 |
El Cerro sits in the desert Southwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 18.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.0 points.
A population of 2,923, a 24% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $106,136 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did El Cerro, New Mexico vote in 2024?
In 2024, El Cerro, New Mexico voted Republican by 18.0 points (R+18.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,538 votes cast, 615 went Democratic and 892 went Republican.
When did El Cerro, New Mexico last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which El Cerro, New Mexico voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in El Cerro, New Mexico?
El Cerro, New Mexico has a population of 2,923 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in El Cerro, New Mexico?
Median household income in El Cerro, New Mexico is $106,136 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Mexico state median is $64,059.
What is the political history of El Cerro, New Mexico?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in El Cerro, New Mexico from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.