Ventura County, California: Professional Migration
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+15.1
2024 Margin
R+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2008
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
844K
Population
Ventura County, California voted D+15.1 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 217,424 votes (56.08%). This represented a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008.
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
3.7
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+15.1
2020→2024 SwingR+6.0%
Voting StreakD since 2008
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population843,843
Median Age
39.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
49.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$102,141(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
42.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
43.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
7.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.1%(217,424) | 41.0%(158,901) | D+15.1 | -6.0 |
| 2020 | 59.5%(251,388) | 38.4%(162,207) | D+21.1 | +3.7 |
| 2016 | 54.6%(194,402) | 37.2%(132,323) | D+17.4 | +10.4 |
| 2012 | 52.2%(170,929) | 45.1%(147,958) | D+7.0 | -5.2 |
| 2008 | 55.0%(187,601) | 42.8%(145,853) | D+12.2 | +15.9 |
| 2004 | 47.5%(148,859) | 51.2%(160,314) | R+3.7 | -2.6 |
| 2000 | 47.1%(133,258) | 48.2%(136,173) | R+1.0 | -1.7 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(110,772) | 43.5%(109,202) | D+0.6 | -0.9 |
| 1992 | 37.0%(99,011) | 35.5%(94,911) | D+1.5 | +26.0 |
| 1988 | 37.2%(89,065) | 61.6%(147,604) | R+24.4 | +14.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51.3%(137,141) | 0.0%(0) | D+51.3 | +42.5 |
| 2012 | 54.4%(171,483) | 45.6%(143,603) | D+8.8 | -2.3 |
| 2006 | 53.2%(115,471) | 42.1%(91,374) | D+11.1 | +3.7 |
| 2000 | 50.2%(138,836) | 42.9%(118,463) | D+7.4 | +19.8 |
| 1994 | 38.6%(82,472) | 51.0%(108,993) | R+12.4 | -11.4 |
| 1992 | 45.3%(119,366) | 46.3%(122,064) | R+1.0 | +27.4 |
| 1988 | 34.1%(81,831) | 62.5%(149,958) | R+28.4 | -6.7 |
| 1982 | 37.2%(66,325) | 58.9%(104,972) | R+21.7 | -9.0 |
| 1976 | 42.5%(65,254) | 55.1%(84,685) | R+12.7 | -14.3 |
| 1970 | 50.0%(54,622) | 48.3%(52,780) | D+1.7 | +7.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55.5%(171,729) | 44.5%(137,393) | D+11.1 | +5.0 |
| 2014 | 53.1%(106,072) | 46.9%(93,797) | D+6.1 | +10.1 |
| 2010 | 45.3%(117,800) | 49.3%(128,082) | R+4.0 | +22.8 |
| 2006 | 34.3%(75,790) | 61.0%(134,862) | R+26.7 | -22.8 |
| 2002 | 43.2%(83,557) | 47.2%(91,193) | R+4.0 | -13.1 |
| 1998 | 53.0%(110,226) | 43.8%(91,093) | D+9.2 | +38.1 |
| 1994 | 33.4%(73,163) | 62.4%(136,417) | R+28.9 | -8.3 |
| 1990 | 36.9%(68,139) | 57.6%(106,234) | R+20.6 | +15.5 |
| 1986 | 31.1%(54,893) | 67.2%(118,640) | R+36.1 | -23.3 |
| 1982 | 42.4%(76,094) | 55.2%(99,130) | R+12.8 | -25.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(77.7%) | Nikki Haley(19.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(34.6%) | Joe Biden(31.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.2%) | Bernie Sanders(47.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(74.1%) | John Kasich(12.7%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | Other(0.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.7%) | Barack Obama(40.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee