New York City, New York
Safe Democratic — shifted 15.2pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 8.8M residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 30.9% |
Hispanic / Latino | 28.3% |
Black / African American | 22.1% |
Asian | 15.7% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.0% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+38.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+53.2 |
| 2016 | Clinton+60.7 |
| 2012 | Obama+64.1 |
| 2008 | Obama+59.2 |
New York City, New York is a city that has a population of 8,799,673. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+38.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.1% | 30.0% | D+38.1 | R+15.2 |
| 2020 | 76.1% | 22.8% | D+53.2 | R+7.4 |
| 2016 | 78.8% | 18.2% | D+60.7 | R+3.4 |
| 2012 | 82.0% | 18.0% | D+64.1 | D+4.9 |
| 2008 | 79.2% | 20.0% | D+59.2 | — |
What defines New York City?
New York City has been trending Republican — 26pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 38.1% margin
- Swung 15.2 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | New York City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 30.9% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 28.3% | 19.3% |
Black / African American | 22.1% | 12.2% |
Asian | 15.7% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.0% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in New York City? 8,799,673 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.