Hamilton County, Indiana: Professional Migration
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+6.0
2024 Margin
D+0.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
347K
Population
Hamilton County, Indiana voted R+6.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 102,318 votes (51.74%). This represented a D+0.8% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
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
7.9
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+1.3/yr (blue)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+6.0
2020→2024 SwingD+0.8%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population347,467
Median Age
37.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
84.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$114,866(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
6.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.7%(90,394) | 51.7%(102,318) | R+6.0 | +0.8 |
| 2020 | 45.6%(88,390) | 52.4%(101,587) | R+6.8 | +12.5 |
| 2016 | 36.7%(57,214) | 56.0%(87,299) | R+19.3 | +14.9 |
| 2012 | 31.9%(43,796) | 66.2%(90,747) | R+34.3 | -12.0 |
| 2008 | 38.5%(49,704) | 60.8%(78,401) | R+22.2 | +26.9 |
| 2004 | 25.1%(26,388) | 74.2%(77,887) | R+49.1 | +1.4 |
| 2000 | 23.7%(18,002) | 74.3%(56,372) | R+50.5 | -4.1 |
| 1996 | 23.0%(14,153) | 69.5%(42,792) | R+46.5 | -2.4 |
| 1992 | 18.4%(10,215) | 62.5%(34,622) | R+44.0 | +16.9 |
| 1988 | 19.4%(8,853) | 80.4%(36,654) | R+61.0 | +4.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8%(77,761) | 54.9%(99,855) | R+12.2 | +1.4 |
| 2022 | 40.9%(52,873) | 54.5%(70,412) | R+13.6 | -5.6 |
| 2018 | 44.4%(61,337) | 52.4%(72,325) | R+8.0 | +15.9 |
| 2016 | 35.9%(55,708) | 59.7%(92,773) | R+23.9 | -9.2 |
| 2012 | 39.5%(52,925) | 54.1%(72,587) | R+14.7 | +27.5 |
| 2010 | 25.6%(20,658) | 67.7%(54,675) | R+42.1 | +49.8 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 92.0%(49,077) | R+92.0 | -85.8 |
| 2004 | 46.4%(48,001) | 52.6%(54,408) | R+6.2 | +63.4 |
| 2000 | 14.4%(10,834) | 84.0%(63,216) | R+69.6 | -55.7 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(18,793) | 56.3%(24,948) | R+13.9 | +62.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.8%(89,605) | 51.2%(100,223) | R+5.4 | +25.1 |
| 2020 | 30.3%(58,714) | 60.8%(117,749) | R+30.5 | -11.0 |
| 2016 | 38.9%(60,176) | 58.4%(90,381) | R+19.5 | +14.8 |
| 2012 | 30.9%(41,762) | 65.2%(88,070) | R+34.3 | +33.9 |
| 2008 | 15.2%(19,442) | 83.3%(106,574) | R+68.1 | -21.2 |
| 2004 | 26.1%(27,316) | 73.0%(76,433) | R+46.9 | -29.3 |
| 2000 | 39.9%(30,093) | 57.6%(43,415) | R+17.7 | +19.4 |
| 1996 | 30.8%(18,880) | 67.8%(41,643) | R+37.1 | -39.8 |
| 1992 | 50.8%(27,499) | 48.1%(26,040) | D+2.7 | +43.2 |
| 1988 | 29.7%(13,315) | 70.3%(31,456) | R+40.5 | -1.6 |