Bristol County, Rhode Island: Professional Migration
Rhode Island · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+26.1
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
51K
Population
Bristol County, Rhode Island voted D+26.1 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 17,458 votes (61.61%). This represented a R+3.1% 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
3.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+26.1
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population50,793
Median Age
43.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
75.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$105,875(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.6%(17,458) | 35.5%(10,048) | D+26.1 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 63.5%(18,050) | 34.3%(9,745) | D+29.2 | +7.1 |
| 2016 | 57.4%(14,609) | 35.2%(8,965) | D+22.2 | -1.1 |
| 2012 | 60.7%(14,974) | 37.4%(9,231) | D+23.3 | -3.5 |
| 2008 | 62.6%(16,162) | 35.9%(9,260) | D+26.7 | +8.2 |
| 2004 | 58.4%(14,448) | 39.9%(9,855) | D+18.6 | -3.1 |
| 2000 | 57.7%(13,424) | 36.0%(8,375) | D+21.7 | -2.6 |
| 1996 | 56.6%(12,257) | 32.3%(6,988) | D+24.3 | +11.4 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(11,414) | 33.0%(8,208) | D+12.9 | +10.4 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(11,168) | 48.6%(10,626) | D+2.5 | +13.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.0%(35,104) | 36.0%(19,776) | D+27.9 | -11.9 |
| 2020 | 69.9%(19,106) | 30.1%(8,213) | D+39.9 | +13.1 |
| 2018 | 63.3%(13,441) | 36.5%(7,757) | D+26.8 | -17.7 |
| 2014 | 72.1%(12,856) | 27.7%(4,940) | D+44.4 | +17.6 |
| 2012 | 63.4%(14,556) | 36.5%(8,390) | D+26.8 | -17.9 |
| 2008 | 72.2%(17,507) | 27.4%(6,657) | D+44.8 | +45.3 |
| 2006 | 49.7%(10,435) | 50.3%(10,554) | R+0.6 | -52.2 |
| 2002 | 75.8%(13,489) | 24.2%(4,308) | D+51.6 | +75.9 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(8,163) | 61.2%(13,537) | R+24.3 | -36.5 |
| 1996 | 55.5%(11,033) | 43.3%(8,615) | D+12.2 | +53.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61.8%(12,724) | 34.7%(7,134) | D+27.2 | +1.0 |
| 2018 | 58.1%(12,316) | 32.0%(6,772) | D+26.2 | +12.5 |
| 2014 | 39.9%(7,312) | 26.2%(4,806) | D+13.7 | +28.1 |
| 2010 | 20.0%(3,950) | 34.4%(6,796) | R+14.4 | +1.6 |
| 2006 | 42.0%(8,857) | 58.0%(12,236) | R+16.0 | +1.2 |
| 2002 | 41.4%(7,555) | 58.6%(10,707) | R+17.3 | -1.3 |
| 1998 | 36.2%(5,956) | 52.1%(8,587) | R+16.0 | -10.0 |
| 1994 | 37.1%(7,164) | 43.1%(8,320) | R+6.0 | -31.0 |
| 1992 | 61.2%(14,223) | 36.2%(8,410) | D+25.0 | -15.0 |
| 1990 | 70.0%(13,415) | 30.0%(5,745) | D+40.0 | +53.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(64.5%) | Bernie Sanders(25.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.4%) | Hillary Clinton(47.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(58.0%) | John Kasich(30.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.0%) | Barack Obama(43.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee