Greenfield, MA
Safe Democratic — shifted 6.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 71K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.5% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(15) | 5.4% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 1.3% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 0.6% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.6% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 13.0% | 55.1% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.2% | 18.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 15.7% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Non-religious | 76.4% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+37.6 |
| 2020 | Biden+44.3 |
| 2016 | Clinton+35.7 |
| 2012 | Obama+47.0 |
| 2008 | Obama+47.7 |
| 2004 | Kerry+38.8 |
| 2000 | Gore+23.3 |
| 1996 | Clinton+35.7 |
| 1992 | Clinton+23.9 |
Greenfield, MA is a metro area that has a population of 70,944. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+37.6. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.0% | 29.4% | D+37.6 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 70.7% | 26.4% | D+44.3 | D+8.6 |
| 2016 | 61.9% | 26.2% | D+35.7 | R+11.3 |
| 2012 | 71.9% | 24.8% | D+47.0 | R+0.7 |
| 2008 | 72.5% | 24.8% | D+47.7 | D+8.9 |
| 2004 | 68.4% | 29.6% | D+38.8 | D+15.5 |
| 2000 | 53.8% | 30.5% | D+23.3 | R+12.4 |
| 1996 | 60.3% | 24.6% | D+35.7 | D+11.8 |
| 1992 | 48.1% | 24.3% | D+23.9 | D+6.3 |
| 1988 | 58.3% | 40.7% | D+17.6 | D+18.8 |
| 1984 | 49.2% | 50.4% | R+1.2 | D+1.1 |
| 1980 | 39.3% | 41.6% | R+2.3 | R+2.8 |
| 1976 | 48.1% | 47.6% | D+0.5 | D+15.1 |
| 1972 | 42.3% | 56.9% | R+14.6 | R+13.5 |
| 1968 | 47.6% | 48.6% | R+1.1 | R+35.3 |
| 1964 | 66.8% | 32.6% | D+34.2 | D+46.3 |
| 1960 | 43.8% | 56.0% | R+12.1 | D+32.3 |
| 1956 | 27.6% | 72.1% | R+44.5 | R+6.4 |
| 1952 | 30.9% | 68.9% | R+38.1 | R+14.7 |
| 1948 | 37.9% | 61.2% | R+23.3 | — |
What defines Greenfield, MA?
It has a highly educated electorate (41% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Democrats nationwide.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Greenfield, MA
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 71K | D+37.6 | 28,305 | 12,428 | 42,248 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 37.6% margin
- Swung 6.8 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Greenfield, MA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.5% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(15) | 5.4% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.6% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.0% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 1.3% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 0.6% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +39.4pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.0% | 55.1% | — | — | |
| 4.2% | 18.0% | — | — | |
| 3.7% | 15.7% | — | — | |
| 2.7% | 11.3% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.4% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 76.4% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Greenfield, MA metro area? 70,944 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 8pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+16 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 Greenfield, MA
How competitive is Greenfield, MA?
Do voters in Greenfield, MA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+37.6 | D+34.0 | 3.6pp |