Johnson County, Kansas: Professional Migration
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+8.4
2024 Margin
D+0.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
610K
Population
Johnson County, Kansas voted D+8.4 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 183,451 votes (52.89%). This represented a D+0.2% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
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
4.7
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+8.4
2020→2024 SwingD+0.2%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population609,863
Median Age
38.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
79.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$103,644(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
76.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.9%(183,451) | 44.5%(154,247) | D+8.4 | +0.2 |
| 2020 | 53.1%(184,259) | 44.8%(155,631) | D+8.3 | +10.8 |
| 2016 | 44.1%(129,852) | 46.7%(137,490) | R+2.6 | +14.8 |
| 2012 | 40.2%(110,526) | 57.6%(158,401) | R+17.4 | -8.4 |
| 2008 | 44.8%(127,091) | 53.9%(152,627) | R+9.0 | +14.3 |
| 2004 | 37.8%(97,866) | 61.1%(158,103) | R+23.3 | +0.1 |
| 2000 | 36.4%(79,118) | 59.7%(129,965) | R+23.4 | -1.2 |
| 1996 | 35.7%(68,129) | 57.8%(110,368) | R+22.1 | -8.9 |
| 1992 | 30.6%(59,573) | 43.8%(85,418) | R+13.3 | +13.3 |
| 1988 | 36.3%(55,183) | 62.8%(95,591) | R+26.6 | +18.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49.3%(129,199) | 48.0%(125,715) | D+1.3 | -6.5 |
| 2020 | 51.6%(179,231) | 43.8%(152,068) | D+7.8 | +24.4 |
| 2016 | 38.9%(112,283) | 55.5%(160,074) | R+16.6 | +32.7 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 49.2%(94,843) | R+49.2 | -13.2 |
| 2010 | 30.3%(55,587) | 66.3%(121,630) | R+36.0 | -17.0 |
| 2008 | 38.8%(106,297) | 57.7%(158,312) | R+19.0 | +14.1 |
| 2004 | 31.8%(79,501) | 64.9%(162,385) | R+33.1 | +46.9 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 80.0%(123,682) | R+80.0 | -38.1 |
| 1998 | 27.7%(36,688) | 69.6%(92,066) | R+41.9 | -24.8 |
| 1996 | 40.4%(75,798) | 57.4%(107,775) | R+17.0 | +28.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 59.0%(155,104) | 38.9%(102,162) | D+20.1 | +3.4 |
| 2018 | 54.6%(148,082) | 37.9%(102,813) | D+16.7 | +17.9 |
| 2014 | 48.0%(92,416) | 49.2%(94,787) | R+1.2 | +28.6 |
| 2010 | 33.4%(61,212) | 63.2%(115,994) | R+29.9 | -55.3 |
| 2006 | 62.1%(115,251) | 36.6%(67,946) | D+25.5 | +31.5 |
| 2002 | 46.3%(76,943) | 52.3%(86,936) | R+6.0 | +59.4 |
| 1998 | 15.7%(20,711) | 81.1%(106,976) | R+65.4 | -24.0 |
| 1994 | 29.3%(34,112) | 70.7%(82,238) | R+41.4 | -40.3 |
| 1990 | 43.8%(45,046) | 44.8%(46,116) | R+1.0 | -0.3 |
| 1986 | 49.6%(50,758) | 50.4%(51,561) | R+0.8 | -13.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(67.5%) | Nikki Haley(22.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee