Swanton, Vermont
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | +20.7% |
| 2012 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | −7.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.9%Harris545 | 52.5%Trump637 | 2.6% | R+7.6 | R+8.3 | R+6.1 | 1,213 | |
| D | 48.5%Biden550 | 47.8%Trump542 | 3.8% | D+0.7 | D+4.2 | R+3.7 | 1,135 | |
| R | 41.1%Clinton383 | 44.7%Trump416 | 14.2% | R+3.5 | R+20.8 | R+5.6 | 931 | |
| D | 58.0%Obama497 | 40.7%Romney349 | 1.3% | D+17.3 | R+3.4 | D+13.4 | 857 | |
| D | 59.7%Obama552 | 39.1%McCain361 | 1.2% | D+20.7 | D+15.7 | D+13.4 | 924 | |
| D | 51.9%Kerry457 | 46.9%Bush413 | 1.2% | D+5.0 | — | D+7.5 | 881 |
Swanton sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 7.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.6 points.
A population of 2,670, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,607 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Swanton, Vermont vote in 2024?
In 2024, Swanton, Vermont voted Republican by 7.6 points (R+7.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,213 votes cast, 545 went Democratic and 637 went Republican.
When did Swanton, Vermont last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Swanton, Vermont voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Swanton, Vermont?
Swanton, Vermont has a population of 2,670 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Swanton, Vermont?
Median household income in Swanton, Vermont is $66,607 — below the national median of $80,734. The Vermont state median is $81,203.
What is the political history of Swanton, Vermont?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Swanton, Vermont from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.