Sussex County, New Jersey: Professional Migration
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+24.9
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
144K
Population
Sussex County, New Jersey voted R+24.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 52,123 votes (61.38%). This represented a R+5.1% 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
3.8
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+24.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population144,221
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
54.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$111,094(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
11.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
84.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.5%(31,019) | 61.4%(52,123) | R+24.9 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(34,481) | 59.2%(51,701) | R+19.7 | +10.1 |
| 2016 | 32.2%(24,212) | 62.1%(46,658) | R+29.9 | -8.6 |
| 2012 | 38.3%(26,104) | 59.6%(40,625) | R+21.3 | -0.6 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(28,840) | 59.6%(44,184) | R+20.7 | +8.8 |
| 2004 | 34.5%(23,990) | 64.1%(44,506) | R+29.5 | -8.8 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(21,353) | 57.9%(33,277) | R+20.7 | -7.4 |
| 1996 | 36.0%(19,525) | 49.4%(26,746) | R+13.3 | +12.5 |
| 1992 | 25.9%(14,775) | 51.7%(29,510) | R+25.8 | +18.9 |
| 1988 | 27.3%(13,676) | 71.9%(36,086) | R+44.7 | +6.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.4%(29,959) | 60.3%(49,734) | R+24.0 | -5.5 |
| 2020 | 39.3%(33,918) | 57.8%(49,884) | R+18.5 | +10.2 |
| 2018 | 33.2%(20,229) | 62.0%(37,720) | R+28.7 | -2.2 |
| 2014 | 35.3%(12,722) | 61.8%(22,292) | R+26.5 | +4.7 |
| 2013 | 33.8%(9,252) | 65.1%(17,796) | R+31.2 | -11.6 |
| 2012 | 38.0%(25,212) | 57.7%(38,250) | R+19.7 | +0.4 |
| 2008 | 37.8%(27,178) | 57.9%(41,660) | R+20.1 | +6.4 |
| 2006 | 34.7%(14,839) | 61.2%(26,185) | R+26.5 | +2.2 |
| 2002 | 34.3%(13,673) | 63.0%(25,099) | R+28.7 | +1.7 |
| 2000 | 32.4%(18,453) | 62.8%(35,740) | R+30.4 | -6.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.5%(26,308) | 58.7%(38,118) | R+18.2 | +5.2 |
| 2017 | 36.3%(15,431) | 59.7%(25,401) | R+23.4 | +22.2 |
| 2013 | 25.5%(10,704) | 71.1%(29,873) | R+45.6 | -7.8 |
| 2009 | 25.8%(12,870) | 63.7%(31,749) | R+37.9 | -13.2 |
| 2005 | 35.1%(14,854) | 59.7%(25,283) | R+24.6 | -2.0 |
| 2001 | 37.5%(14,641) | 60.1%(23,478) | R+22.6 | +10.9 |
| 1997 | 26.9%(11,331) | 60.4%(25,458) | R+33.5 | +2.6 |
| 1993 | 30.3%(13,052) | 66.5%(28,614) | R+36.2 | -21.7 |
| 1989 | 41.5%(14,901) | 56.0%(20,096) | R+14.5 | +42.1 |
| 1985 | 21.1%(5,998) | 77.7%(22,109) | R+56.6 | -16.1 |