Highland, Utah
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −83.4% |
| 2008 | −71.9% |
| 2012 | −87.0% |
| 2016 | −47.4% |
| 2020 | −53.8% |
| 2024 | −51.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.0%Harris2,518 | 74.4%Trump8,158 | 2.7% | R+51.4 | D+2.4 | R+49.9 | 10,970 | |
| R | 21.1%Biden2,242 | 74.9%Trump7,973 | 4.1% | R+53.8 | R+6.4 | R+58.3 | 10,650 | |
| R | 10.4%Clinton818 | 57.8%Trump4,553 | 31.8% | R+47.4 | D+39.5 | R+49.5 | 7,874 | |
| R | 5.5%Obama395 | 92.5%Romney6,592 | 2.0% | R+87.0 | R+15.1 | R+90.8 | 7,127 | |
| R | 12.5%Obama728 | 84.4%McCain4,914 | 3.1% | R+71.9 | D+11.6 | R+79.1 | 5,825 | |
| R | 7.9%Kerry446 | 91.3%Bush5,158 | 0.8% | R+83.4 | — | R+81.0 | 5,647 |
Highland sits at the foot of the Wasatch Range in Utah County, a region that consistently produces some of the widest Republican margins in the country. Its affluent, family-oriented demographic profile mirrors the broader county pattern of high LDS affiliation and low electoral competitiveness.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 87.0 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.4 points.
A population of 20,119, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $186,075 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mapleton and Cedar Hills.
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Highland, Utah. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4935190/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.