Blaine County, Idaho: Professional Migration
Idaho · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+31.7
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
24K
Population
Blaine County, Idaho voted D+31.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 8,424 votes (64.37%). This represented a R+5.1% 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
6.6
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+31.7
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population24,272
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
58.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$81,794(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
72.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
21.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
75.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.4%(8,424) | 32.7%(4,281) | D+31.7 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 67.1%(8,919) | 30.3%(4,032) | D+36.8 | +8.1 |
| 2016 | 59.8%(6,416) | 31.1%(3,340) | D+28.7 | +8.6 |
| 2012 | 58.8%(5,992) | 38.6%(3,939) | D+20.1 | -13.0 |
| 2008 | 65.7%(6,947) | 32.5%(3,439) | D+33.2 | +13.9 |
| 2004 | 59.0%(5,992) | 39.8%(4,034) | D+19.3 | +16.5 |
| 2000 | 47.2%(3,748) | 44.4%(3,528) | D+2.8 | -7.4 |
| 1996 | 46.7%(3,840) | 36.5%(3,003) | D+10.2 | +2.4 |
| 1992 | 35.7%(2,865) | 28.0%(2,243) | D+7.8 | +18.7 |
| 1988 | 43.4%(2,498) | 54.4%(3,130) | R+11.0 | +17.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62.0%(6,006) | 32.2%(3,121) | D+29.8 | -4.1 |
| 2020 | 65.7%(8,739) | 31.8%(4,226) | D+33.9 | +20.9 |
| 2016 | 55.5%(5,961) | 42.4%(4,562) | D+13.0 | -5.9 |
| 2014 | 59.5%(4,186) | 40.5%(2,854) | D+18.9 | +19.4 |
| 2010 | 48.9%(3,213) | 49.4%(3,246) | R+0.5 | -23.3 |
| 2008 | 59.5%(6,126) | 36.7%(3,782) | D+22.8 | +122.2 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 99.5%(7,196) | R+99.5 | -109.1 |
| 2002 | 52.8%(3,225) | 43.2%(2,636) | D+9.7 | +10.1 |
| 1998 | 48.6%(2,645) | 49.0%(2,667) | R+0.4 | -30.3 |
| 1996 | 63.8%(5,266) | 33.9%(2,796) | D+29.9 | +21.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.0%(10,298) | 41.4%(8,044) | D+11.6 | -28.5 |
| 2018 | 69.3%(7,267) | 29.2%(3,063) | D+40.1 | +12.4 |
| 2014 | 61.5%(4,363) | 33.8%(2,401) | D+27.6 | +7.6 |
| 2010 | 57.9%(3,843) | 37.9%(2,516) | D+20.0 | -21.7 |
| 2006 | 69.8%(5,123) | 28.1%(2,061) | D+41.7 | +30.4 |
| 2002 | 54.2%(3,403) | 42.9%(2,693) | D+11.3 | +5.9 |
| 1998 | 51.2%(2,827) | 45.8%(2,528) | D+5.4 | -22.2 |
| 1994 | 62.5%(4,179) | 35.0%(2,335) | D+27.6 | -37.8 |
| 1990 | 82.7%(3,936) | 17.3%(824) | D+65.4 | +46.5 |
| 1986 | 59.0%(2,908) | 40.1%(1,976) | D+18.9 | -8.8 |