Boston City, Massachusetts
Safe Democratic — shifted 11.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 674K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 44.6% |
Hispanic / Latino | 18.7% |
Black / African American | 20.6% |
Asian | 11.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.4% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+56.4 |
| 2020 | Biden+67.7 |
| 2016 | Clinton+66.7 |
| 2012 | Obama+60.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+59.8 |
Boston City, Massachusetts is a city that has a population of 674,025. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+56.4. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.0% | 19.5% | D+56.4 | R+11.3 |
| 2020 | 82.9% | 15.2% | D+67.7 | D+1.1 |
| 2016 | 80.6% | 13.9% | D+66.7 | D+6.0 |
| 2012 | 80.3% | 19.7% | D+60.7 | D+0.8 |
| 2008 | 79.2% | 19.4% | D+59.8 | — |
What defines Boston City?
It has a plurality-minority electorate (55% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 56.4% margin
- Swung 11.3 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Boston City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 44.6% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 20.6% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 18.7% | 19.3% |
Asian | 11.2% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.4% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Boston City? 674,025 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.