Gilpin County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
D+12.7
2024 Margin
D+3.4%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
6K
Population
Gilpin County, Colorado voted D+12.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 2,254 votes (54.58%). This represented a D+3.4% swing toward Democrats 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
4.3
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+12.7
2020→2024 SwingD+3.4%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population5,808
Median Age
47.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
74.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$95,902(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.6%(2,254) | 41.9%(1,729) | D+12.7 | +3.4 |
| 2020 | 53.1%(2,222) | 43.8%(1,833) | D+9.3 | +7.4 |
| 2016 | 45.7%(1,634) | 43.8%(1,566) | D+1.9 | -14.5 |
| 2012 | 56.7%(1,892) | 40.3%(1,346) | D+16.4 | -4.9 |
| 2008 | 59.2%(1,954) | 38.0%(1,253) | D+21.2 | +6.3 |
| 2004 | 56.5%(1,807) | 41.6%(1,329) | D+15.0 | +11.2 |
| 2000 | 44.6%(1,099) | 40.8%(1,006) | D+3.8 | -2.8 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(799) | 38.1%(682) | D+6.5 | -8.5 |
| 1992 | 41.3%(726) | 26.3%(462) | D+15.0 | +10.2 |
| 1988 | 50.6%(804) | 45.8%(728) | D+4.8 | +21.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50.4%(1,450) | 40.7%(1,169) | D+9.8 | -13.6 |
| 2008 | 57.8%(1,891) | 34.4%(1,126) | D+23.4 | +9.5 |
| 2002 | 52.8%(1,209) | 39.0%(892) | D+13.8 | +3.7 |
| 1996 | 52.0%(920) | 41.8%(740) | D+10.2 | +8.7 |
| 1990 | 48.8%(682) | 47.3%(661) | D+1.5 | +12.8 |
| 1984 | 43.4%(658) | 54.7%(829) | R+11.3 | -19.5 |
| 1978 | 53.0%(438) | 44.8%(370) | D+8.2 | -2.2 |
| 1972 | 53.6%(468) | 43.2%(377) | D+10.4 | +27.0 |
| 1966 | 41.7%(244) | 58.3%(341) | R+16.6 | -5.5 |
| 1960 | 43.9%(238) | 55.0%(298) | R+11.1 | -8.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 53.7%(1,809) | 41.8%(1,407) | D+11.9 | +3.5 |
| 2014 | 49.7%(1,441) | 41.4%(1,198) | D+8.4 | -36.3 |
| 2010 | 51.3%(1,373) | 6.6%(176) | D+44.7 | +12.9 |
| 2006 | 63.2%(1,551) | 31.3%(769) | D+31.9 | +51.3 |
| 2002 | 36.3%(831) | 55.7%(1,277) | R+19.5 | -27.4 |
| 1998 | 51.4%(887) | 43.4%(750) | D+7.9 | +2.8 |
| 1994 | 48.4%(650) | 43.3%(581) | D+5.1 | -1.9 |
| 1990 | 49.9%(684) | 42.9%(588) | D+7.0 | -17.8 |
| 1986 | 61.9%(822) | 37.0%(492) | D+24.8 | -10.6 |
| 1982 | 64.5%(735) | 29.1%(331) | D+35.5 | +20.8 |