Bergen County, New Jersey: null
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+3.4
2024 Margin
R+13.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
956K
Population
Bergen County, New Jersey voted D+3.4 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 232,660 votes (50.5%). This represented a R+13.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+3.4
2020→2024 SwingR+13.2%
Voting StreakD since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population955,732
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
73.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$118,714(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
52.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
22.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
16.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.5%(232,660) | 47.1%(217,096) | D+3.4 | -13.2 |
| 2020 | 58.0%(285,967) | 41.4%(204,417) | D+16.5 | +3.3 |
| 2016 | 54.8%(231,211) | 41.6%(175,529) | D+13.2 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 55.1%(212,754) | 43.8%(169,070) | D+11.3 | +1.9 |
| 2008 | 54.3%(225,367) | 44.9%(186,118) | D+9.5 | +5.0 |
| 2004 | 51.9%(207,666) | 47.4%(189,833) | D+4.5 | -9.2 |
| 2000 | 55.3%(202,682) | 41.6%(152,731) | D+13.6 | -0.1 |
| 1996 | 52.7%(191,085) | 38.9%(141,164) | D+13.8 | +15.5 |
| 1992 | 42.4%(171,104) | 44.2%(178,223) | R+1.8 | +15.2 |
| 1988 | 41.2%(160,655) | 58.2%(226,885) | R+17.0 | +9.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.5%(224,775) | 45.0%(192,452) | D+7.5 | -10.0 |
| 2020 | 57.9%(280,054) | 40.4%(195,193) | D+17.6 | +5.4 |
| 2018 | 54.7%(188,235) | 42.5%(146,406) | D+12.2 | -3.9 |
| 2014 | 57.3%(124,409) | 41.3%(89,597) | D+16.0 | +1.6 |
| 2013 | 56.8%(82,526) | 42.4%(61,622) | D+14.4 | -1.8 |
| 2012 | 57.3%(201,870) | 41.1%(144,709) | D+16.2 | +2.5 |
| 2008 | 56.3%(210,799) | 42.5%(159,306) | D+13.8 | +5.6 |
| 2006 | 53.4%(139,564) | 45.3%(118,199) | D+8.2 | -3.2 |
| 2002 | 54.9%(139,241) | 43.4%(110,272) | D+11.4 | +12.5 |
| 2000 | 48.6%(171,017) | 49.8%(174,949) | R+1.1 | -11.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.2%(190,461) | 44.3%(152,682) | D+10.9 | -4.1 |
| 2017 | 56.7%(129,265) | 41.6%(94,904) | D+15.1 | +36.7 |
| 2013 | 38.6%(87,376) | 60.2%(136,178) | R+21.6 | -23.9 |
| 2009 | 48.5%(127,386) | 46.3%(121,446) | D+2.3 | -11.1 |
| 2005 | 55.6%(142,319) | 42.2%(108,017) | D+13.4 | +2.0 |
| 2001 | 55.1%(140,215) | 43.7%(111,221) | D+11.4 | +22.1 |
| 1997 | 42.5%(118,834) | 53.3%(148,934) | R+10.8 | -7.4 |
| 1993 | 47.4%(147,387) | 50.8%(157,710) | R+3.3 | -23.4 |
| 1989 | 59.2%(165,104) | 39.2%(109,184) | D+20.1 | +63.8 |
| 1985 | 27.8%(70,525) | 71.5%(181,238) | R+43.7 | -34.6 |