Lake County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
D+16.4
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
7K
Population
Lake County, Colorado voted D+16.4 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 2,199 votes (56.2%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
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
4.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+16.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population7,436
Median Age
36.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
65.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$78,942(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
57.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
35.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.2%(2,199) | 39.8%(1,557) | D+16.4 | -3.9 |
| 2020 | 58.1%(2,303) | 37.8%(1,497) | D+20.4 | +9.5 |
| 2016 | 50.5%(1,616) | 39.7%(1,270) | D+10.8 | -13.6 |
| 2012 | 60.5%(1,839) | 36.1%(1,098) | D+24.4 | -1.6 |
| 2008 | 61.9%(1,859) | 35.9%(1,078) | D+26.0 | +13.7 |
| 2004 | 55.0%(1,623) | 42.8%(1,261) | D+12.3 | +3.1 |
| 2000 | 49.3%(1,296) | 40.2%(1,056) | D+9.1 | -15.8 |
| 1996 | 54.6%(1,338) | 29.7%(728) | D+24.9 | -3.2 |
| 1992 | 48.8%(1,426) | 20.7%(605) | D+28.1 | +6.6 |
| 1988 | 59.6%(1,516) | 38.1%(969) | D+21.5 | +23.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 53.7%(1,311) | 37.1%(906) | D+16.6 | -13.4 |
| 2008 | 61.5%(1,792) | 31.5%(918) | D+30.0 | +21.2 |
| 2002 | 51.2%(1,229) | 42.4%(1,018) | D+8.8 | -5.2 |
| 1996 | 54.6%(1,328) | 40.6%(987) | D+14.0 | +13.4 |
| 1990 | 49.0%(892) | 48.4%(880) | D+0.7 | +11.0 |
| 1984 | 43.8%(1,178) | 54.2%(1,456) | R+10.3 | -13.6 |
| 1978 | 50.8%(1,180) | 47.6%(1,104) | D+3.3 | -25.7 |
| 1972 | 63.1%(1,773) | 34.1%(958) | D+29.0 | +10.4 |
| 1966 | 59.3%(1,352) | 40.7%(927) | D+18.6 | -2.7 |
| 1960 | 60.0%(1,741) | 38.7%(1,123) | D+21.3 | -13.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58.5%(1,678) | 34.8%(998) | D+23.7 | +4.2 |
| 2014 | 56.0%(1,385) | 36.5%(903) | D+19.5 | -28.1 |
| 2010 | 56.3%(1,243) | 8.7%(192) | D+47.6 | +13.0 |
| 2006 | 64.9%(1,517) | 30.3%(709) | D+34.6 | +51.1 |
| 2002 | 39.2%(943) | 55.7%(1,340) | R+16.5 | -40.0 |
| 1998 | 59.6%(1,385) | 36.1%(838) | D+23.5 | +1.5 |
| 1994 | 59.1%(1,130) | 37.0%(708) | D+22.1 | -25.1 |
| 1990 | 72.1%(1,304) | 24.9%(451) | D+47.2 | +13.8 |
| 1986 | 66.0%(1,353) | 32.6%(668) | D+33.4 | -1.8 |
| 1982 | 64.0%(1,541) | 28.8%(693) | D+35.2 | +47.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(66.5%) | Nikki Haley(30.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(45.4%) | Joe Biden(21.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(74.0%) | Hillary Clinton(23.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(65.2%) | Hillary Clinton(23.2%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee