Niskayuna, New York
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +14.7% |
| 2008 | +21.7% |
| 2012 | +21.3% |
| 2016 | +26.5% |
| 2020 | +35.7% |
| 2024 | +33.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 65.9%Harris7,995 | 32.0%Trump3,883 | 2.1% | D+33.9 | R+1.8 | D+35.4 | 12,129 | |
| D | 66.8%Biden8,260 | 31.1%Trump3,844 | 2.1% | D+35.7 | D+9.2 | D+31.3 | 12,369 | |
| D | 59.9%Clinton6,671 | 33.4%Trump3,721 | 6.8% | D+26.5 | D+5.1 | D+24.4 | 11,146 | |
| D | 59.5%Obama5,809 | 38.2%Romney3,725 | 2.3% | D+21.3 | R+0.3 | D+17.5 | 9,763 | |
| D | 60.0%Obama6,785 | 38.3%McCain4,333 | 1.7% | D+21.7 | D+7.0 | D+14.4 | 11,309 | |
| D | 56.5%Kerry6,320 | 41.8%Bush4,676 | 1.7% | D+14.7 | — | D+17.2 | 11,181 |
Niskayuna's professional-class demographic reflects decades of General Electric's global research campus anchoring the community, producing an electorate that has leaned toward college-educated suburban voting patterns in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 35.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.9 points.
A population of 21,227, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $134,052 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Springdale and Greentree.
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Niskayuna, New York. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3651262/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.