El Paso County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
R+9.8
2024 Margin
D+1.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
730K
Population
El Paso County, Colorado voted R+9.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 203,933 votes (53.53%). This represented a D+1.0% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.9
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+9.8
2020→2024 SwingD+1.0%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population730,395
Median Age
34.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
57.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$82,748(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
66.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
18.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
66.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
15.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.7%(166,597) | 53.5%(203,933) | R+9.8 | +1.0 |
| 2020 | 42.7%(161,636) | 53.5%(202,560) | R+10.8 | +11.5 |
| 2016 | 33.9%(108,010) | 56.2%(179,228) | R+22.3 | -1.9 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(111,819) | 58.9%(170,952) | R+20.4 | -1.6 |
| 2008 | 39.9%(108,899) | 58.7%(160,318) | R+18.8 | +15.8 |
| 2004 | 32.1%(77,648) | 66.7%(161,361) | R+34.6 | -1.5 |
| 2000 | 30.8%(61,799) | 63.9%(128,294) | R+33.1 | -6.3 |
| 1996 | 32.2%(55,822) | 59.0%(102,403) | R+26.9 | -2.8 |
| 1992 | 27.4%(45,827) | 51.5%(86,044) | R+24.1 | +17.1 |
| 1988 | 28.9%(39,995) | 70.0%(96,965) | R+41.1 | +10.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 32.1%(73,208) | 62.0%(141,475) | R+29.9 | -11.7 |
| 2008 | 38.4%(100,876) | 56.6%(148,716) | R+18.2 | +17.3 |
| 2002 | 30.5%(46,617) | 66.0%(100,958) | R+35.5 | -7.6 |
| 1996 | 34.7%(60,122) | 62.6%(108,417) | R+27.9 | +9.3 |
| 1990 | 29.9%(32,218) | 67.1%(72,184) | R+37.1 | +16.6 |
| 1984 | 22.7%(27,370) | 76.5%(92,217) | R+53.8 | -16.2 |
| 1978 | 30.8%(20,088) | 68.4%(44,641) | R+37.6 | -40.6 |
| 1972 | 50.4%(38,173) | 47.4%(35,908) | D+3.0 | +30.1 |
| 1966 | 36.5%(15,892) | 63.5%(27,694) | R+27.1 | -2.9 |
| 1960 | 37.6%(18,461) | 61.7%(30,319) | R+24.1 | -5.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39.5%(109,154) | 56.1%(155,006) | R+16.6 | +10.8 |
| 2014 | 33.6%(76,678) | 61.1%(139,140) | R+27.4 | -46.4 |
| 2010 | 37.1%(72,107) | 18.1%(35,160) | D+19.0 | +36.5 |
| 2006 | 39.8%(69,237) | 57.2%(99,613) | R+17.4 | +35.9 |
| 2002 | 21.4%(32,680) | 74.7%(114,263) | R+53.4 | -27.9 |
| 1998 | 35.7%(50,199) | 61.2%(86,037) | R+25.5 | -10.8 |
| 1994 | 37.9%(46,381) | 52.7%(64,412) | R+14.8 | +11.5 |
| 1990 | 35.7%(38,107) | 62.0%(66,190) | R+26.3 | -12.7 |
| 1986 | 43.0%(43,313) | 56.5%(56,972) | R+13.6 | -30.9 |
| 1982 | 57.6%(44,078) | 40.2%(30,760) | D+17.4 | +20.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.7%) | Nikki Haley(18.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(36.5%) | Joe Biden(26.4%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(60.9%) | Hillary Clinton(38.6%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(69.7%) | Hillary Clinton(29.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee