Northumberland County, Pennsylvania: Deep Red Country
Pennsylvania · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+39.8
2024 Margin
R+1.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
92K
Population
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania voted R+39.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 30,240 votes (69.3%). This represented a R+1.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+39.8
2020→2024 SwingR+1.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population91,647
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$55,952(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
17.1%(+11.9 vs US)
Catholic
13.6%(-5.1 vs US)
Evangelical
12.7%(-3.8 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.5%(-1.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:44.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.8%↓
18-29
6.9%↓
30-44
18.4%
45-64
33.1%↑
65+
21.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
14.4%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.8%Education
7.6%Construction
6.3%Professional ServicesVery low
5.5%HealthcareVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.5%(12,863) | 69.3%(30,240) | R+39.8 | R+1.3 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(12,677) | 68.5%(28,952) | R+38.5 | D+3.9 |
| 2016 | 26.5%(9,788) | 68.9%(25,427) | R+42.4 | R+23.0 |
| 2012 | 39.2%(13,072) | 58.5%(19,518) | R+19.3 | R+5.5 |
| 2008 | 42.2%(14,329) | 56.0%(19,018) | R+13.8 | D+6.8 |
| 2004 | 39.3%(14,602) | 60.0%(22,262) | R+20.6 | R+7.2 |
| 2000 | 41.1%(13,670) | 54.6%(18,142) | R+13.4 | R+13.0 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(13,418) | 41.8%(13,551) | R+0.4 | D+5.9 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(12,814) | 42.1%(15,057) | R+6.3 | D+10.8 |
| 1988 | 41.0%(14,255) | 58.1%(20,207) | R+17.1 | D+6.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.0%(13,432) | 66.3%(28,706) | R+35.3 | R+4.3 |
| 2022 | 32.9%(10,812) | 63.8%(20,992) | R+30.9 | R+5.3 |
| 2018 | 36.5%(10,524) | 62.1%(17,926) | R+25.6 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 31.3%(11,117) | 61.4%(21,826) | R+30.1 | R+11.3 |
| 2012 | 39.5%(12,904) | 58.3%(19,057) | R+18.8 | D+5.2 |
| 2010 | 38.0%(9,817) | 62.0%(16,032) | R+24.0 | R+23.4 |
| 2006 | 49.7%(13,140) | 50.3%(13,304) | R+0.6 | D+30.9 |
| 2004 | 31.3%(11,041) | 62.8%(22,162) | R+31.5 | R+6.4 |
| 2000 | 36.0%(11,208) | 61.1%(19,029) | R+25.1 | D+2.0 |
| 1998 | 34.1%(7,534) | 61.2%(13,529) | R+27.1 | R+21.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.6%(12,052) | 58.0%(19,094) | R+21.4 | R+7.5 |
| 2018 | 42.1%(12,135) | 55.9%(16,122) | R+13.8 | R+14.7 |
| 2014 | 50.4%(10,852) | 49.6%(10,666) | D+0.9 | D+36.7 |
| 2010 | 32.1%(8,393) | 67.9%(17,781) | R+35.9 | R+37.1 |
| 2006 | 50.6%(13,470) | 49.4%(13,140) | D+1.2 | D+15.5 |
| 2002 | 41.5%(10,774) | 55.8%(14,479) | R+14.3 | D+13.8 |
| 1998 | 30.9%(7,051) | 59.0%(13,468) | R+28.1 | R+20.3 |
| 1994 | 38.5%(10,633) | 46.4%(12,785) | R+7.8 | R+55.3 |
| 1990 | 73.8%(17,948) | 26.3%(6,388) | D+47.5 | D+34.9 |
| 1986 | 55.9%(16,337) | 43.3%(12,660) | D+12.6 | R+13.7 |
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(72.2%) | Bernie Sanders(17.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(49.6%) | Hillary Clinton(48.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(65.0%) | Ted Cruz(22.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.3%) | Barack Obama(28.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee