Delaware County, Ohio: Professional Migration
Ohio · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+6.5
2024 Margin
D+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1920
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
214K
Population
Delaware County, Ohio voted R+6.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 70,448 votes (52.42%). This represented a D+0.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1920.
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
3.1
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+6.5
2020→2024 SwingD+0.3%
Voting StreakR since 1920
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population214,124
Median Age
39.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
81.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$123,995(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
80.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
7.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
78.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.9%(61,657) | 52.4%(70,448) | R+6.5 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 45.8%(57,735) | 52.6%(66,356) | R+6.8 | +8.8 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(40,872) | 53.8%(57,568) | R+15.6 | +7.5 |
| 2012 | 37.6%(37,292) | 60.6%(60,194) | R+23.1 | -3.5 |
| 2008 | 39.6%(36,653) | 59.2%(54,778) | R+19.6 | +12.9 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(27,048) | 66.0%(53,143) | R+32.4 | +2.8 |
| 2000 | 30.9%(17,134) | 66.1%(36,639) | R+35.2 | -9.5 |
| 1996 | 32.5%(13,463) | 58.3%(24,123) | R+25.7 | -1.4 |
| 1992 | 25.1%(9,263) | 49.4%(18,225) | R+24.3 | +21.7 |
| 1988 | 26.6%(7,590) | 72.6%(20,693) | R+46.0 | +7.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.9%(63,697) | 49.4%(65,715) | R+1.5 | +4.8 |
| 2022 | 46.8%(46,319) | 53.1%(52,539) | R+6.3 | -1.2 |
| 2018 | 47.4%(44,743) | 52.6%(49,587) | R+5.1 | +33.8 |
| 2016 | 29.0%(29,801) | 67.9%(69,886) | R+39.0 | -20.4 |
| 2012 | 38.7%(37,374) | 57.2%(55,260) | R+18.5 | +26.0 |
| 2010 | 26.2%(17,742) | 70.7%(47,854) | R+44.5 | -28.2 |
| 2006 | 41.9%(27,109) | 58.1%(37,624) | R+16.2 | +37.8 |
| 2004 | 23.0%(17,902) | 77.0%(59,921) | R+54.0 | -6.4 |
| 2000 | 23.9%(12,794) | 71.4%(38,290) | R+47.6 | -6.3 |
| 1998 | 29.3%(10,241) | 70.7%(24,656) | R+41.3 | -7.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.4%(35,942) | 63.5%(62,733) | R+27.1 | -12.4 |
| 2018 | 41.6%(39,655) | 56.4%(53,674) | R+14.7 | +40.3 |
| 2014 | 21.0%(12,355) | 76.1%(44,685) | R+55.1 | -21.2 |
| 2010 | 32.0%(21,988) | 65.8%(45,285) | R+33.9 | -36.3 |
| 2006 | 50.2%(32,504) | 47.8%(30,931) | D+2.4 | +50.8 |
| 2002 | 23.5%(9,226) | 71.9%(28,200) | R+48.4 | -14.9 |
| 1998 | 29.6%(10,217) | 63.1%(21,761) | R+33.5 | +27.2 |
| 1994 | 17.4%(5,226) | 78.0%(23,494) | R+60.6 | -30.0 |
| 1990 | 34.7%(8,803) | 65.3%(16,591) | R+30.7 | -19.8 |
| 1986 | 44.5%(8,407) | 55.4%(10,466) | R+10.9 | +6.3 |