Voter file loaded June 8, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Richmond County, New York has 316,278 active registered voters — 32.1% Republican, 38.2% Democratic, and 25.1% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Richmond County voted for president
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Richmond County at a glance.
Richmond County had an estimated 498,212 residents in July 2024, the tenth most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 0.4% since the 2020 census. Of those, 392,805 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 18.1% are 65 or older. Its 316,278 active registered voters equal about 80.5% of that voting-age population.
It covers 58 square miles of land (8,661 people per square mile). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.6, a median household income of $98,333, 35.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 67.7% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 197,496 votes were cast for president, about 50.3% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 35.1% and the Republican ticket 64.9%.
The two-party margin moved from R+4.1 in 2008 to R+29.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 498,212
- Population (2020 census base)
- 496,251
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 392,805
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 80.5
- Residents 65 and older
- 18.1%
- People per square mile
- 8,661
- Land area
- 58 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.6
- Median household income
- $98,333
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 35.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67.7%
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1% | 64.9% | R+29.8 | 197,496 |
| 2020 | 42.1% | 57.1% | R+15.0 | 216,153 |
| 2016 | 40.4% | 57.2% | R+16.8 | 167,209 |
| 2012 | 49.9% | 49.1% | D+0.8 | 135,283 |
| 2008 | 47.6% | 51.7% | R+4.1 | 166,578 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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