Passaic County, New Jersey: True Battleground

New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+2.9

2024 Margin

R+19.5%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2024

Voting Streak

524K

Population

Passaic County, New Jersey voted R+2.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 100,954 votes (49.65%). This represented a R+19.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+2.9

2020→2024 SwingR+19.5%

Voting StreakR since 2024

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population524,118

Median Age

37.8(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

30.3%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$84,465(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

38.9%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

43.4%(US: 18.6%)

Black

11.0%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

5.5%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

52.8%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

13.7%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

2.8%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

41.7%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Catholic

34.9%(+16.2 vs US)

Evangelical

5.8%(-10.7 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

2.3%(-2.9 vs US)

Jewish

1.6%(+1.3 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.7%(-1.5 vs US)

+ 1 more traditions

Age Distribution

Median:37.8 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

23.7%

18-29

9.3%↓

30-44

19.4%

45-64

32.1%↑

65+

15.5%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail Trade

12.1%

Professional Services

12.0%

Manufacturing

11.6%

Education

7.7%

Construction

6.8%

HealthcareVery low

4.7%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debates

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	46.8%(95,156)	49.6%(100,954)	R+2.9	R+19.5
2020	58.1%(129,097)	41.4%(92,009)	D+16.7	R+5.7
2016	59.5%(116,759)	37.1%(72,902)	D+22.4	R+5.9
2012	63.6%(115,926)	35.4%(64,523)	D+28.2	D+6.5
2008	60.4%(113,257)	38.7%(72,552)	D+21.7	D+10.2
2004	55.4%(94,962)	43.9%(75,200)	D+11.5	R+7.2
2000	57.7%(90,324)	39.0%(61,043)	D+18.7	R+2.4
1996	56.1%(85,879)	35.0%(53,594)	D+21.1	D+21.8
1992	42.5%(70,030)	43.1%(71,147)	R+0.7	D+13.2
1988	42.1%(66,254)	55.9%(88,070)	R+13.8	D+4.7

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	51.4%(91,719)	48.6%(86,654)	D+2.8	R+20.9
2020	61.9%(131,195)	38.1%(80,827)	D+23.8	D+4.5
2018	59.6%(86,242)	40.4%(58,382)	D+19.3	R+4.1
2014	61.7%(52,533)	38.3%(32,612)	D+23.4	D+4.1
2013	59.7%(37,378)	40.3%(25,263)	D+19.3	R+12.7
2012	66.0%(105,286)	34.0%(54,149)	D+32.1	D+6.4
2008	62.8%(100,598)	37.2%(59,556)	D+25.6	D+9.3
2006	58.1%(58,333)	41.9%(41,998)	D+16.3	D+1.8
2002	57.2%(53,275)	42.8%(39,822)	D+14.4	D+5.9
2000	54.3%(75,378)	45.7%(63,460)	D+8.6	R+4.4

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2025	58.1%(86,053)	41.9%(61,966)	D+16.3	R+6.4
2017	61.3%(57,415)	38.7%(36,230)	D+22.6	D+29.6
2013	46.5%(46,825)	53.5%(53,858)	R+7.0	R+15.1
2009	54.0%(57,010)	46.0%(48,500)	D+8.1	R+11.6
2005	59.8%(61,803)	40.2%(41,532)	D+19.6	D+2.1
2001	58.8%(62,390)	41.3%(43,806)	D+17.5	D+13.4
1997	52.0%(60,256)	48.0%(55,541)	D+4.1	D+12.5
1993	45.8%(55,086)	54.2%(65,220)	R+8.4	R+31.9
1989	61.7%(67,934)	38.3%(42,106)	D+23.5	D+65.0
1985	29.2%(29,263)	70.8%(70,896)	R+41.6	R+38.5

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(82.3%)	Bernie Sanders(17.0%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(67.4%)	Bernie Sanders(32.3%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(84.5%)	John Kasich(9.2%)	✓
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(59.4%)	Barack Obama(38.2%)	✗