Concord, NH
Leans Democratic — shifted 4.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 156K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 90.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 2.7% |
▶Black / African American(13) | 1.6% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(8) | 0.8% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 15.5% | 57.0% |
| Mainline Protestant | 5.3% | 19.6% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3.6% | 13.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.9% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Orthodox Christian | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Non-religious | 72.9% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+5.2 |
| 2020 | Biden+9.8 |
| 2016 | Clinton+3.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+12.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+13.8 |
| 2004 | Kerry+5.1 |
| 2000 | Gore+0.9 |
| 1996 | Clinton+14.5 |
| 1992 | Clinton+3.9 |
Concord, NH is a metro area that has a population of 155,967. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+5.2. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.8% | 46.6% | D+5.2 | R+4.6 |
| 2020 | 54.0% | 44.2% | D+9.8 | D+6.8 |
| 2016 | 48.1% | 45.0% | D+3.0 | R+9.7 |
| 2012 | 55.6% | 42.9% | D+12.7 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 56.3% | 42.5% | D+13.8 | D+8.7 |
| 2004 | 52.2% | 47.0% | D+5.1 | D+4.2 |
| 2000 | 48.1% | 47.2% | D+0.9 | R+13.6 |
| 1996 | 52.3% | 37.8% | D+14.5 | D+10.6 |
| 1992 | 41.5% | 37.6% | D+3.9 | D+26.3 |
| 1988 | 38.3% | 60.7% | R+22.4 | D+12.3 |
| 1984 | 32.5% | 67.2% | R+34.7 | R+7.3 |
| 1980 | 28.8% | 56.2% | R+27.4 | R+8.7 |
| 1976 | 39.9% | 58.6% | R+18.7 | D+17.6 |
| 1972 | 31.3% | 67.7% | R+36.4 | R+16.6 |
| 1968 | 38.2% | 57.9% | R+19.8 | R+42.2 |
| 1964 | 61.2% | 38.8% | D+22.4 | D+43.5 |
| 1960 | 39.4% | 60.6% | R+21.1 | D+22.2 |
| 1956 | 28.3% | 71.7% | R+43.4 | R+7.5 |
| 1952 | 32.1% | 67.9% | R+35.8 | R+16.4 |
| 1948 | 40.0% | 59.4% | R+19.4 | — |
What defines Concord, NH?
Concord, NH voted solidly Democratic in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
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Counties in Concord, NH
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 156K | D+5.2 | 48,181 | 43,364 | 92,978 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Split-ticket voting in 2024: Different parties won President and Governor
- Swung 4.6 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Concord, NH | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 90.1% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 2.7% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(13) | 1.6% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.5% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(8) | 0.8% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +39.1pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.5% | 57.0% | — | — | |
| 5.3% | 19.6% | — | — | |
| 3.6% | 13.4% | — | — | |
| 2.4% | 8.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.2% | — | — |
| 0.2% | 0.7% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 72.9% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Concord, NH metro area? 155,967 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 6pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+8 on average nationally.
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.
Turnout in Concord, NH
How competitive is Concord, NH?
Do voters in Concord, NH split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Governor | D+5.2 | R+6.2 | 11.4pp |