Trotwood, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +67.8% |
| 2008 | +69.2% |
| 2012 | +71.0% |
| 2016 | +68.7% |
| 2020 | +65.7% |
| 2024 | +62.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 80.8%Harris7,958 | 18.5%Trump1,823 | 0.7% | D+62.3 | R+3.4 | D+63.7 | 9,854 | |
| D | 82.4%Biden9,127 | 16.7%Trump1,849 | 0.9% | D+65.7 | R+3.0 | D+61.2 | 11,080 | |
| D | 83.4%Clinton9,821 | 14.7%Trump1,727 | 2.0% | D+68.7 | R+2.3 | D+66.6 | 11,782 | |
| D | 84.4%Obama11,191 | 13.4%Romney1,779 | 2.2% | D+71.0 | D+1.7 | D+67.1 | 13,265 | |
| D | 84.1%Obama11,307 | 14.8%McCain1,995 | 1.1% | D+69.2 | D+1.4 | D+62.0 | 13,448 | |
| D | 83.8%Kerry11,043 | 16.0%Bush2,107 | 0.2% | D+67.8 | — | D+70.3 | 13,173 |
Trotwood's electorate is roughly 75% Black, making it one of Montgomery County's most demographically distinct municipalities and a consistent bellwether for how African American voter mobilization tracks across the Dayton metro.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 71.0 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.3 points.
A population of 23,041, a 28% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,113 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of East St. Louis and East Cleveland.
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Trotwood, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3977504/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.