Akron, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +44.4% |
| 2008 | +46.8% |
| 2012 | +47.9% |
| 2016 | +39.5% |
| 2020 | +37.6% |
| 2024 | +33.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.2%Harris49,514 | 32.8%Trump24,521 | 0.9% | D+33.4 | R+4.2 | D+34.9 | 74,743 | |
| D | 68.1%Biden53,431 | 30.4%Trump23,881 | 1.5% | D+37.6 | R+1.8 | D+33.2 | 78,513 | |
| D | 67.9%Clinton52,377 | 28.4%Trump21,915 | 3.7% | D+39.5 | R+8.4 | D+37.4 | 77,177 | |
| D | 72.6%Obama61,286 | 24.7%Romney20,878 | 2.7% | D+47.9 | D+1.0 | D+44.0 | 84,425 | |
| D | 72.7%Obama66,053 | 25.9%McCain23,510 | 1.4% | D+46.8 | D+2.4 | D+39.6 | 90,836 | |
| D | 71.8%Kerry64,222 | 27.4%Bush24,493 | 0.9% | D+44.4 | — | D+46.8 | 89,504 |
Once the global center of rubber manufacturing, Akron has trended toward wider Democratic margins as its economy diversified into healthcare and education, while its minority population—roughly 30% Black residents—anchors a reliably high-turnout urban core.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 47.9 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.4 points.
A population of 189,247, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,076 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dayton and Cleveland.
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Akron, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3901000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.