Cumberland County, Maine: Professional Migration
Maine · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+35.3
2024 Margin
R+0.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
303K
Population
Cumberland County, Maine voted D+35.3 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 127,971 votes (66.42%). This represented a R+0.0% 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
4.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+35.3
2020→2024 SwingR+0.0%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population303,069
Median Age
42.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
73.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$87,710(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.4%(127,971) | 31.1%(59,964) | D+35.3 | -0.0 |
| 2020 | 65.7%(128,759) | 30.4%(59,584) | D+35.3 | +9.0 |
| 2016 | 59.9%(102,981) | 33.6%(57,709) | D+26.4 | -0.6 |
| 2012 | 62.3%(101,950) | 35.3%(57,821) | D+26.9 | -2.9 |
| 2008 | 64.1%(105,218) | 34.2%(56,186) | D+29.9 | +11.8 |
| 2004 | 58.2%(94,846) | 40.1%(65,384) | D+18.1 | +7.1 |
| 2000 | 52.0%(74,203) | 41.0%(58,543) | D+11.0 | -9.8 |
| 1996 | 53.6%(69,496) | 32.9%(42,620) | D+20.7 | +10.1 |
| 1992 | 43.0%(60,781) | 32.3%(45,752) | D+10.6 | +17.2 |
| 1988 | 46.4%(55,220) | 52.9%(63,028) | R+6.6 | +7.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.6%(113,847) | 24.8%(47,372) | D+34.8 | +19.0 |
| 2020 | 54.3%(105,308) | 38.5%(74,592) | D+15.8 | -24.4 |
| 2018 | 70.1%(93,860) | 29.9%(40,053) | D+40.2 | +64.2 |
| 2014 | 38.0%(53,036) | 62.0%(86,495) | R+24.0 | -60.6 |
| 2012 | 66.8%(93,746) | 30.2%(42,336) | D+36.6 | +45.5 |
| 2008 | 45.5%(73,658) | 54.3%(88,050) | R+8.9 | +37.2 |
| 2006 | 23.6%(28,270) | 69.6%(83,490) | R+46.1 | -33.8 |
| 2002 | 43.9%(50,095) | 56.1%(64,123) | R+12.3 | +25.6 |
| 2000 | 31.1%(43,107) | 68.9%(95,680) | R+37.9 | -38.9 |
| 1996 | 47.0%(60,979) | 46.0%(59,647) | D+1.0 | +12.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69.3%(112,188) | 29.2%(47,201) | D+40.1 | +13.7 |
| 2018 | 60.8%(93,368) | 34.4%(52,811) | D+26.4 | +14.9 |
| 2014 | 51.2%(72,217) | 39.7%(55,932) | D+11.6 | +20.8 |
| 2010 | 21.1%(27,097) | 30.4%(38,984) | R+9.3 | -22.9 |
| 2006 | 39.8%(48,449) | 26.2%(31,835) | D+13.7 | +13.8 |
| 2002 | 43.7%(49,900) | 43.8%(50,095) | R+0.2 | +3.3 |
| 1998 | 13.7%(13,222) | 17.1%(16,583) | R+3.5 | -21.7 |
| 1994 | 36.1%(39,229) | 17.9%(19,469) | D+18.2 | +16.9 |
| 1990 | 46.9%(52,163) | 45.6%(50,752) | D+1.3 | +4.3 |
| 1986 | 29.9%(27,603) | 33.0%(30,410) | R+3.0 | -36.9 |