Waterloo, New York
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −7.0% |
| 2008 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | −16.2% |
| 2020 | −18.2% |
| 2024 | −20.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.4%Harris866 | 59.7%Trump1,313 | 0.9% | R+20.3 | R+2.1 | R+18.9 | 2,198 | |
| R | 39.7%Biden889 | 57.9%Trump1,297 | 2.4% | R+18.2 | R+2.0 | R+22.7 | 2,240 | |
| R | 38.2%Clinton758 | 54.4%Trump1,079 | 7.3% | R+16.2 | R+28.2 | R+18.3 | 1,982 | |
| D | 55.0%Obama1,031 | 42.9%Romney805 | 2.1% | D+12.0 | D+9.2 | D+8.2 | 1,876 | |
| D | 50.5%Obama1,088 | 47.7%McCain1,027 | 1.8% | D+2.8 | D+9.8 | R+4.4 | 2,154 | |
| R | 45.6%Kerry1,011 | 52.6%Bush1,165 | 1.8% | R+7.0 | — | R+4.5 | 2,215 |
Waterloo sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.0 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 20.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.3 points.
A population of 4,605, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,642 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Waterloo, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Waterloo, New York voted Republican by 20.3 points (R+20.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,198 votes cast, 866 went Democratic and 1,313 went Republican.
When did Waterloo, New York last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Waterloo, New York voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Waterloo, New York?
Waterloo, New York has a population of 4,605 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Waterloo, New York?
Median household income in Waterloo, New York is $51,642 — below the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Waterloo, New York?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Waterloo, New York from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.