Washington County, Vermont: Professional Migration
Vermont · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+43.0
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
60K
Population
Washington County, Vermont voted D+43.0 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 24,527 votes (69.35%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
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
5.2
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+43.0
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population59,807
Median Age
43.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
66.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$77,278(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
73.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.3%(24,527) | 26.4%(9,327) | D+43.0 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 71.3%(25,191) | 25.3%(8,928) | D+46.1 | +12.0 |
| 2016 | 59.8%(18,594) | 25.7%(7,993) | D+34.1 | -7.7 |
| 2012 | 69.4%(20,351) | 27.6%(8,093) | D+41.8 | +0.9 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(22,324) | 28.4%(9,129) | D+41.0 | +16.4 |
| 2004 | 61.0%(19,177) | 36.4%(11,461) | D+24.5 | +11.7 |
| 2000 | 51.4%(15,281) | 38.5%(11,448) | D+12.9 | -12.3 |
| 1996 | 55.1%(14,267) | 29.9%(7,750) | D+25.2 | +11.4 |
| 1992 | 45.9%(13,452) | 32.1%(9,424) | D+13.7 | +15.9 |
| 1988 | 48.3%(12,690) | 50.4%(13,253) | R+2.1 | +8.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.9%(23,979) | 27.0%(9,401) | D+41.9 | -5.4 |
| 2018 | 71.2%(19,395) | 23.9%(6,517) | D+47.3 | +16.1 |
| 2016 | 62.9%(19,628) | 31.8%(9,914) | D+31.1 | -20.8 |
| 2012 | 74.2%(21,502) | 22.3%(6,448) | D+52.0 | +10.3 |
| 2010 | 68.6%(16,682) | 26.9%(6,541) | D+41.7 | +1.9 |
| 2006 | 68.9%(18,760) | 29.1%(7,934) | D+39.8 | -12.4 |
| 2004 | 74.1%(23,025) | 21.9%(6,814) | D+52.2 | +93.0 |
| 2000 | 25.8%(7,538) | 66.5%(19,479) | R+40.8 | -93.8 |
| 1998 | 74.3%(16,043) | 21.3%(4,602) | D+53.0 | +65.2 |
| 1994 | 40.0%(8,830) | 52.1%(11,513) | R+12.2 | -21.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.1%(8,377) | 71.4%(24,817) | R+47.3 | +19.0 |
| 2022 | 0.0%(3) | 66.3%(18,958) | R+66.3 | -25.3 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(9,833) | 69.1%(24,188) | R+41.0 | -27.0 |
| 2018 | 41.4%(11,340) | 55.4%(15,182) | R+14.0 | -3.8 |
| 2016 | 43.8%(13,756) | 54.0%(16,977) | R+10.3 | -9.8 |
| 2014 | 45.0%(9,190) | 45.5%(9,290) | R+0.5 | -23.5 |
| 2012 | 59.4%(17,216) | 36.4%(10,540) | D+23.0 | +13.8 |
| 2010 | 53.1%(13,275) | 43.9%(10,973) | D+9.2 | +40.8 |
| 2008 | 18.3%(5,798) | 49.9%(15,820) | R+31.6 | -26.8 |
| 2006 | 46.5%(12,688) | 51.4%(14,003) | R+4.8 | +9.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.9%) | Joe Biden(19.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(87.4%) | Hillary Clinton(12.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(40.5%) | John Kasich(19.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(63.0%) | Hillary Clinton(34.2%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee