Jan 21, 2025 Story by: Editor
The 2024 presidential election results highlighted voting trends across various demographic groups, shedding light on the divides in gender, race, age, income, and political affiliation. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump emerged as the key contenders, with notable differences in their support bases.
Gender
Men leaned toward Trump, with 55% supporting him compared to Harris’ 43%. Women, however, favored Harris, giving her 53% of their votes, while 45% supported Trump.
Race
Racial demographics revealed stark contrasts:
- White voters: 57% backed Trump, while Harris secured 42%.
- African Americans: Harris garnered overwhelming support at 86%, with only 13% siding with Trump.
- Hispanic voters: 51% supported Harris, while 46% chose Trump.
- Asian voters: Harris led with 55%, and Trump followed at 40%.
- Other racial groups: Trump received 55% of their votes, surpassing Harris’ 41%.
Age Groups
Voting behavior varied by age:
- 18–29-year-olds: 54% supported Harris, with 43% for Trump.
- 30–44-year-olds: Harris led narrowly with 51%, compared to Trump’s 47%.
- 45–64-year-olds: Trump gained a majority at 54%, leaving Harris with 44%.
- 65 and older: Trump edged out Harris with 50% to 49%.
Income Levels
Income influence voting preferences:
- Below $50,000: Trump secured 50%, slightly ahead of Harris’ 48%.
- $50,000–$99,999: Trump again led with 52%, leaving Harris at 46%.
- $100,000 and above: Harris gained the advantage with 51%, while Trump received 47%.
Union Households
Union households leaned slightly toward Harris, who received 53% of their support, compared to Trump’s 45%. Non-union households showed more support for Trump at 51%, with Harris trailing at 47%.
Party Affiliation
Predictably, voting largely followed party lines:
- Democrats: 95% supported Harris, while 4% voted for Trump.
- Republicans: 94% backed Trump, with only 5% for Harris.
- Independents: They leaned toward Harris at 49%, with 46% for Trump.
Political Philosophy
Ideological differences were evident:
- Liberals: 91% supported Harris, while only 7% voted for Trump.
- Moderates: 58% favored Harris, compared to Trump’s 40%.
- Conservatives: Trump dominated with 90%, leaving Harris at 9%.
Most Important Issues
Voter priorities also influenced outcomes:
- Foreign Policy: 56% sided with Trump, while Harris received 39%.
- Abortion: Harris was favored at 76%, with Trump at 24%.
- The Economy: Trump led with 81%, far surpassing Harris’ 18%.
- Immigration: 89% backed Trump, while 9% chose Harris.
- State of Democracy: Harris garnered 80% support, compared to Trump’s 18%.
These data points illustrate the complexity of voter preferences, shaped by individual demographics and pressing issues. Source: Roper Center
