Norwalk, OH
Safe Republican — 58K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.5% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(11) | 7.4% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 0.8% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.9% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 19.4% | 50.8% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| Mainline Protestant | 8.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Non-religious | 61.9% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+44.0 |
| 2020 | Trump+41.2 |
| 2016 | Trump+35.6 |
| 2012 | Romney+8.3 |
| 2008 | McCain+3.2 |
| 2004 | Bush+16.6 |
| 2000 | Bush+19.2 |
| 1996 | Clinton+0.5 |
| 1992 | Bush+6.3 |
Norwalk, OH is a metro area that has a population of 58,319. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+44.0. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.5% | 71.6% | R+44.0 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 28.5% | 69.7% | R+41.2 | R+5.5 |
| 2016 | 28.4% | 64.0% | R+35.6 | R+27.3 |
| 2012 | 44.5% | 52.9% | R+8.3 | R+5.2 |
| 2008 | 47.2% | 50.4% | R+3.2 | D+13.5 |
| 2004 | 41.3% | 58.0% | R+16.6 | D+2.6 |
| 2000 | 38.3% | 57.5% | R+19.2 | R+19.7 |
| 1996 | 41.9% | 41.3% | D+0.5 | D+6.8 |
| 1992 | 32.4% | 38.7% | R+6.3 | D+17.1 |
| 1988 | 37.8% | 61.2% | R+23.4 | D+13.3 |
| 1984 | 31.2% | 68.0% | R+36.7 | R+12.5 |
| 1980 | 34.1% | 58.3% | R+24.2 | R+15.1 |
| 1976 | 42.9% | 52.0% | R+9.1 | D+22.3 |
| 1972 | 31.7% | 63.1% | R+31.4 | R+14.8 |
| 1968 | 36.8% | 53.4% | R+16.6 | R+33.6 |
| 1964 | 58.5% | 41.5% | D+17.0 | D+40.8 |
| 1960 | 38.1% | 61.9% | R+23.9 | D+23.0 |
| 1956 | 26.6% | 73.4% | R+46.9 | R+3.4 |
| 1952 | 28.3% | 71.7% | R+43.5 | R+24.1 |
| 1948 | 40.1% | 59.5% | R+19.4 | — |
What defines Norwalk, OH?
Norwalk, OH has been trending Republican — 36pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Norwalk, OH
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | 58K | R+44.0 | 7,496 | 19,484 | 27,216 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 44.0% margin
- Shifted 35.7 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Norwalk, OH | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.5% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(11) | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.9% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 0.8% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.4% | 6.0% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +22.1pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.4% | 50.8% | — | — | |
| 9.2% | 24.1% | — | — | |
| 8.8% | 23.2% | — | — | |
| 0.7% | 1.9% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 61.9% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Norwalk, OH metro area? 58,319 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 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 Norwalk, OH
How competitive is Norwalk, OH?
Do voters in Norwalk, OH split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+44.0 | R+32.2 | 11.9pp |