Hancock County, Indiana: Professional Migration
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+33.6
2024 Margin
D+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
80K
Population
Hancock County, Indiana voted R+33.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 29,288 votes (65.69%). This represented a D+3.9% 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
3.5
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.6
2020→2024 SwingD+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population79,840
Median Age
39.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$85,262(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.1%(14,312) | 65.7%(29,288) | R+33.6 | +3.9 |
| 2020 | 30.1%(12,895) | 67.6%(28,996) | R+37.5 | +6.8 |
| 2016 | 24.4%(8,903) | 68.8%(25,067) | R+44.3 | -3.3 |
| 2012 | 28.4%(9,319) | 69.4%(22,796) | R+41.0 | -11.4 |
| 2008 | 34.7%(11,874) | 64.3%(22,008) | R+29.6 | +20.1 |
| 2004 | 24.8%(6,912) | 74.5%(20,771) | R+49.7 | -8.6 |
| 2000 | 28.3%(6,503) | 69.5%(15,943) | R+41.1 | -9.5 |
| 1996 | 28.6%(6,123) | 60.2%(12,907) | R+31.7 | -1.0 |
| 1992 | 23.0%(4,752) | 53.6%(11,072) | R+30.6 | +12.1 |
| 1988 | 28.5%(5,355) | 71.2%(13,374) | R+42.7 | +4.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.9%(13,067) | 65.7%(28,667) | R+35.7 | +0.9 |
| 2022 | 27.9%(6,685) | 64.5%(15,455) | R+36.6 | -5.8 |
| 2018 | 32.3%(9,770) | 63.1%(19,097) | R+30.8 | +3.3 |
| 2016 | 29.6%(10,775) | 63.8%(23,196) | R+34.1 | -15.8 |
| 2012 | 36.1%(11,677) | 54.5%(17,635) | R+18.4 | +17.1 |
| 2010 | 27.9%(6,325) | 63.5%(14,367) | R+35.5 | +54.1 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 89.6%(13,810) | R+89.6 | -95.4 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(14,548) | 46.5%(12,941) | D+5.8 | +64.1 |
| 2000 | 19.8%(4,404) | 78.2%(17,376) | R+58.4 | -69.3 |
| 1998 | 54.8%(9,135) | 43.8%(7,303) | D+11.0 | +71.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.5%(14,775) | 59.4%(26,136) | R+25.8 | +14.2 |
| 2020 | 19.9%(8,538) | 59.9%(25,647) | R+40.0 | -11.5 |
| 2016 | 34.0%(12,350) | 62.5%(22,681) | R+28.5 | +1.7 |
| 2012 | 32.1%(10,483) | 62.2%(20,331) | R+30.1 | +26.4 |
| 2008 | 20.6%(7,053) | 77.1%(26,395) | R+56.5 | -20.4 |
| 2004 | 31.3%(8,746) | 67.4%(18,825) | R+36.1 | -36.2 |
| 2000 | 48.6%(11,096) | 48.5%(11,066) | D+0.1 | +12.4 |
| 1996 | 42.2%(9,129) | 54.5%(11,793) | R+12.3 | -26.2 |
| 1992 | 56.1%(11,434) | 42.2%(8,604) | D+13.9 | +24.2 |
| 1988 | 44.8%(8,400) | 55.2%(10,337) | R+10.3 | +5.2 |