Hunterdon County, New Jersey: Professional Migration
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+6.6
2024 Margin
R+2.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
129K
Population
Hunterdon County, New Jersey voted R+6.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 42,391 votes (52.16%). This represented a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans 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
2.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+6.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.2%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population128,947
Median Age
46.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
56.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$133,534(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
84.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
3.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
10.4%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5%(36,995) | 52.2%(42,391) | R+6.6 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 47.2%(39,457) | 51.6%(43,153) | R+4.4 | +9.3 |
| 2016 | 40.3%(28,898) | 54.0%(38,712) | R+13.7 | +4.0 |
| 2012 | 40.3%(26,876) | 58.1%(38,687) | R+17.7 | -4.4 |
| 2008 | 42.6%(29,776) | 56.0%(39,092) | R+13.3 | +7.4 |
| 2004 | 39.1%(26,050) | 59.8%(39,888) | R+20.8 | -1.6 |
| 2000 | 37.9%(21,387) | 57.0%(32,210) | R+19.2 | -3.8 |
| 1996 | 35.7%(18,446) | 51.0%(26,379) | R+15.3 | +2.6 |
| 1992 | 28.6%(15,423) | 46.6%(25,130) | R+18.0 | +21.3 |
| 1988 | 29.8%(13,758) | 69.1%(31,907) | R+39.3 | +6.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.4%(34,983) | 52.2%(40,273) | R+6.9 | +1.9 |
| 2020 | 44.4%(36,728) | 53.1%(43,951) | R+8.7 | +9.2 |
| 2018 | 39.3%(24,823) | 57.2%(36,116) | R+17.9 | +2.4 |
| 2014 | 38.7%(14,241) | 59.0%(21,709) | R+20.3 | +3.5 |
| 2013 | 37.6%(10,781) | 61.4%(17,593) | R+23.8 | -5.8 |
| 2012 | 39.3%(24,676) | 57.3%(36,000) | R+18.0 | +8.7 |
| 2008 | 34.9%(22,824) | 61.6%(40,309) | R+26.7 | -7.2 |
| 2006 | 38.1%(16,873) | 57.7%(25,531) | R+19.6 | +8.4 |
| 2002 | 34.6%(13,890) | 62.5%(25,124) | R+28.0 | +2.7 |
| 2000 | 32.7%(17,796) | 63.4%(34,468) | R+30.7 | +0.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.4%(31,663) | 51.9%(34,683) | R+4.5 | +15.4 |
| 2017 | 39.0%(17,697) | 58.9%(26,708) | R+19.9 | +29.2 |
| 2013 | 24.5%(10,425) | 73.5%(31,292) | R+49.0 | -8.7 |
| 2009 | 25.4%(12,893) | 65.8%(33,360) | R+40.3 | -12.3 |
| 2005 | 33.6%(15,004) | 61.6%(27,521) | R+28.0 | -4.8 |
| 2001 | 35.3%(13,911) | 58.5%(23,059) | R+23.2 | +9.6 |
| 1997 | 26.7%(10,983) | 59.5%(24,465) | R+32.8 | +3.7 |
| 1993 | 30.6%(12,909) | 67.0%(28,304) | R+36.5 | -24.7 |
| 1989 | 42.9%(14,164) | 54.6%(18,046) | R+11.8 | +40.9 |
| 1985 | 22.7%(5,388) | 75.4%(17,875) | R+52.6 | -17.2 |