Urbana, OH
Safe Republican — shifted 3.0pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 39K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 91.7% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 1.8% |
▶Black / African American(2) | 1.6% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.1% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 14.2% | 48.8% |
| Mainline Protestant | 10.0% | 34.3% |
| Catholic | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Black Protestant | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Non-religious | 70.8% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+50.7 |
| 2020 | Trump+47.7 |
| 2016 | Trump+43.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+21.7 |
| 2008 | McCain+19.8 |
| 2004 | Bush+25.3 |
| 2000 | Bush+20.8 |
| 1996 | Dole+3.9 |
| 1992 | Bush+11.1 |
Urbana, OH is a metro area that has a population of 38,804. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+50.7. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.1% | 74.9% | R+50.7 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 25.3% | 73.0% | R+47.7 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 24.8% | 68.1% | R+43.3 | R+21.7 |
| 2012 | 38.1% | 59.8% | R+21.7 | R+1.8 |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 58.8% | R+19.8 | D+5.5 |
| 2004 | 37.1% | 62.4% | R+25.3 | R+4.5 |
| 2000 | 38.0% | 58.8% | R+20.8 | R+16.9 |
| 1996 | 40.2% | 44.1% | R+3.9 | D+7.2 |
| 1992 | 32.0% | 43.1% | R+11.1 | D+24.2 |
| 1988 | 32.0% | 67.3% | R+35.3 | D+11.7 |
| 1984 | 26.1% | 73.1% | R+47.0 | R+20.4 |
| 1980 | 33.6% | 60.2% | R+26.6 | R+11.1 |
| 1976 | 41.3% | 56.7% | R+15.5 | D+25.2 |
| 1972 | 28.8% | 69.5% | R+40.7 | R+20.3 |
| 1968 | 33.4% | 53.8% | R+20.4 | R+32.6 |
| 1964 | 56.1% | 43.9% | D+12.2 | D+45.6 |
| 1960 | 33.3% | 66.7% | R+33.4 | D+5.5 |
| 1956 | 30.5% | 69.5% | R+39.0 | R+6.8 |
| 1952 | 33.9% | 66.1% | R+32.1 | R+14.9 |
| 1948 | 41.3% | 58.5% | R+17.2 | — |
What defines Urbana, OH?
Urbana, OH has been trending Republican — 29pp 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 Urbana, OH
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 39K | R+50.7 | 4,944 | 15,334 | 20,475 | 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 50.7% margin
- Shifted 29.1 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Urbana, OH | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 91.7% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.1% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 1.8% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(2) | 1.6% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -44.4pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.2% | 48.8% | — | — | |
| 10.0% | 34.3% | — | — | |
| 2.6% | 8.8% | — | — | |
| 1.6% | 5.3% | — | — | |
| 0.8% | 2.7% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 70.8% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Urbana, OH metro area? 38,804 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 14pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 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 Urbana, OH
How competitive is Urbana, OH?
Do voters in Urbana, OH split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+50.7 | R+41.3 | 9.4pp |