Waukesha County, Wisconsin: Professional Migration
Wisconsin · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+19.7
2024 Margin
D+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
407K
Population
Waukesha County, Wisconsin voted R+19.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 162,768 votes (59.02%). This represented a D+1.1% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
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
2.8
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+19.7
2020→2024 SwingD+1.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population406,978
Median Age
43.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
64.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$101,639(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.3%(108,478) | 59.0%(162,768) | R+19.7 | +1.1 |
| 2020 | 38.8%(103,906) | 59.6%(159,649) | R+20.8 | +5.8 |
| 2016 | 33.3%(79,224) | 60.0%(142,543) | R+26.6 | +7.8 |
| 2012 | 32.3%(78,779) | 66.8%(162,798) | R+34.5 | -8.8 |
| 2008 | 36.6%(85,339) | 62.3%(145,152) | R+25.7 | +9.6 |
| 2004 | 32.0%(73,626) | 67.3%(154,926) | R+35.3 | -1.5 |
| 2000 | 31.6%(64,319) | 65.3%(133,105) | R+33.8 | -13.0 |
| 1996 | 34.7%(57,354) | 55.4%(91,729) | R+20.8 | +2.2 |
| 1992 | 28.1%(50,270) | 51.0%(91,461) | R+23.0 | -0.9 |
| 1988 | 38.7%(57,598) | 60.8%(90,467) | R+22.1 | +10.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.6%(105,781) | 59.8%(163,590) | R+21.1 | +4.2 |
| 2022 | 37.2%(83,408) | 62.5%(140,156) | R+25.3 | -1.7 |
| 2018 | 38.1%(84,147) | 61.7%(136,190) | R+23.6 | +14.1 |
| 2016 | 30.2%(71,779) | 67.9%(161,351) | R+37.7 | -2.7 |
| 2012 | 31.4%(75,408) | 66.4%(159,450) | R+35.0 | +7.6 |
| 2010 | 28.3%(53,492) | 71.0%(134,051) | R+42.6 | -47.2 |
| 2006 | 50.9%(88,680) | 46.4%(80,807) | D+4.5 | +27.9 |
| 2004 | 38.1%(86,775) | 61.5%(139,979) | R+23.4 | -17.1 |
| 2000 | 46.4%(93,306) | 52.6%(105,901) | R+6.3 | +21.2 |
| 1998 | 35.8%(47,986) | 63.3%(84,816) | R+27.5 | -14.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.4%(88,564) | 59.8%(134,212) | R+20.3 | +13.3 |
| 2018 | 32.5%(72,131) | 66.1%(146,699) | R+33.6 | +12.0 |
| 2014 | 26.8%(54,500) | 72.5%(147,266) | R+45.6 | -2.1 |
| 2010 | 28.0%(52,684) | 71.5%(134,608) | R+43.5 | -14.6 |
| 2006 | 34.9%(61,402) | 63.7%(112,243) | R+28.9 | +3.7 |
| 2002 | 29.8%(42,327) | 62.4%(88,661) | R+32.6 | +17.0 |
| 1998 | 24.3%(32,384) | 73.8%(98,555) | R+49.6 | +11.8 |
| 1994 | 18.5%(21,428) | 79.9%(92,484) | R+61.4 | -19.0 |
| 1990 | 28.8%(24,679) | 71.2%(61,002) | R+42.4 | -16.3 |
| 1986 | 36.5%(36,389) | 62.5%(62,387) | R+26.1 | -20.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(67.0%) | Bernie Sanders(27.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.4%) | Hillary Clinton(48.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(71.9%) | Donald Trump(26.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(52.1%) | Hillary Clinton(47.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee