It is widely acknowledged that President Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 election by a significant margin; however, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center provides a more detailed understanding of the demographics behind those numbers.
The analysis reveals that the voters who supported Trump in 2024 are “far more racially and ethnically diverse” compared to those in 2020 or 2016.
Regarding Hispanic voters, Trump and Kamala Harris were nearly even. In 2020, Biden won the Hispanic vote with a margin of 61 to 36. In 2024, Harris only surpassed Trump by three points, achieving 51 to 48.
Concerning the black vote, Trump garnered 15 percent, an increase from the 8 percent he received in 2020, and he also made notable gains among Asian voters. In 2020, Biden had a stronghold on the Asian vote, winning 70 to 30. This time, Harris secured only 57 percent while Trump increased his share to 40 percent, as reported by Sarah Anderson of PJ Media.
Trump also performed exceptionally well among immigrants who have become naturalized citizens. According to Pew, this group constitutes approximately 9 percent of the voting population. In 2020, they favored Biden 59 to 38.
However, in 2024, that advantage diminished significantly. Harris received 51 percent, while Trump closely followed with 47.
Trump doubled his advantage with non-college-educated voters compared to 2016. He outperformed Harris among rural voters by an impressive 40 points. Among those who regularly attend religious services, Trump won decisively with a score of 64 to 34.
In 2020, the male vote was nearly evenly split. In 2024, Trump achieved a commanding lead of 55 to 43, particularly among younger men under 50.
The report indicates that Democrats are losing their influence over the very demographics they profess to represent. Furthermore, this report challenges a common assertion that increased voter turnout favors Democrats,” Anderson noted.
The prevailing theory has been that higher voter participation benefits Democrats, as those who typically do not vote are presumed to lean left. However, this narrative faltered in 2024. Pew stated, “…if all Americans eligible to vote in 2024 had cast ballots, the overall margin in the popular vote likely would not
“To begin with, Trump is not your typical politician. His appeal transcends party affiliations because he is unlike any candidate we have encountered in most of our lifetimes. He exhibits no fear and generally follows through on his commitments. He is a rare phenomenon. It is unlikely that we will witness anything similar again, and we can only advance using the momentum he has created. We must,” Anderson stated.
“Furthermore, I have lived long enough to observe the Republicans in power, particularly in Congress, squander any momentum that is presented to them on a silver platter like this. We are perpetually on the defensive, and Trump has bestowed upon this party the opportunity to regain control. Additionally, we are competing against a team that cannot even locate a third-string quarterback, while half of its receivers are preoccupied with trying on cheerleader skirts, oblivious to the fact that a game is in progress,” the writer remarked.
“Nevertheless, I harbor doubts about the Republicans in Congress not making a critical error, and I do not believe I am alone in this sentiment. The Grand Old Party must extricate its Grand Old Head from its own hindquarters, seize this opportunity, and demonstrate to those who have voted for them for the first time that they offer something genuinely superior to what the Democrats can provide. We must show these new voters that we regard them as individuals capable of achieving great things for themselves, rather than as groups over which we merely seek power and control,” she concluded.
