2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris48.66%
Republican
Donald Trump50.37%
Two-party margin
R+1.7
State hub
Pennsylvania State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Pennsylvania
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
12,989,208
Rank 5 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
290.3 people/sq mi
Rank 10 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+1.6%
Rank 35 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.6% / 49.4%
Share of total population
Median household income
$73,170
Rank 22 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
11.8%
Rank 24 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Any race
White (NH)
74.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
10.4%
Asian (NH)
3.6%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Pennsylvania's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 74.5% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Pennsylvania has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Foundational battleground—Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metros vs. broad rural and small-town Republican areas.
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre–style “white working-class” narratives are a recurring media theme.
- Mail voting and election-administration rules have drawn intense national scrutiny here.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden50.01%
Republican
Donald Trump48.84%
Two-party margin
D+1.2
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton47.85%
Republican
Donald Trump48.58%
Two-party margin
R+0.7
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama52.08%
Republican
Mitt Romney46.68%
Two-party margin
D+5.4
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama54.49%
Republican
John McCain44.17%
Two-party margin
D+10.3
2004
Democratic
John Kerry50.92%
Republican
George W. Bush48.42%
Two-party margin
D+2.5
2000
Democratic
Al Gore50.61%
Republican
George W. Bush46.44%
Two-party margin
D+4.2
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton49.23%
Republican
Bob Dole40.01%
Two-party margin
D+9.2
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton45.15%
Republican
George H. W. Bush36.13%
Two-party margin
D+9.0
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis48.39%
Republican
George H. W. Bush50.70%
Two-party margin
R+2.3
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale45.99%
Republican
Ronald Reagan53.34%
Two-party margin
R+7.4
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter42.48%
Republican
Ronald Reagan49.59%
Two-party margin
R+7.1
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Pennsylvania
No seeded race cards are available for Pennsylvania yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Pennsylvania)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
1D:1R
John FettermanDSenior senator
John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Pennsylvania, a seat he has held since 2023.
Dave McCormickRJunior senator
David Harold McCormick is an American politician, businessman, and former Army officer serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Pennsylvania.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
7D:10R
Governor
Chief executive of Pennsylvania's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Josh ShapiroD
Governor
Joshua David Shapiro is an American politician and lawyer serving since 2023 as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania.