Upland City, California
Competitive — shifted 9.5pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 79K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 35.1% |
Hispanic / Latino | 44.5% |
Black / African American | 6.4% |
Asian | 10.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+0.5 |
| 2020 | Biden+10.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+5.8 |
| 2012 | Romney+2.4 |
| 2008 | McCain+0.4 |
Upland City, California is a city that has a population of 79,040. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+0.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7% | 48.2% | D+0.5 | R+9.5 |
| 2020 | 53.9% | 43.9% | D+10.0 | D+4.2 |
| 2016 | 50.2% | 44.4% | D+5.8 | D+8.2 |
| 2012 | 48.8% | 51.2% | R+2.4 | R+2.0 |
| 2008 | 49.7% | 50.1% | R+0.4 | — |
What defines Upland City?
Upland City has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (3D, 2R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- The 2008 election was decided by just 0.4 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Turnout decreased by 5.3 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | Upland City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 44.5% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 35.1% | 57.4% |
Asian | 10.2% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 6.4% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Upland City? 79,040 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.