Ouray County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
D+21.2
2024 Margin
D+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2008
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
5K
Population
Ouray County, Colorado voted D+21.2 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 2,442 votes (59.59%). This represented a D+1.6% swing toward Democrats 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
10.1
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+1.3/yr (blue)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+21.2
2020→2024 SwingD+1.6%
Voting StreakD since 2008
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population4,874
Median Age
56.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
73.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$78,750(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.6%(2,442) | 38.4%(1,573) | D+21.2 | +1.6 |
| 2020 | 58.8%(2,365) | 39.2%(1,577) | D+19.6 | +9.2 |
| 2016 | 51.3%(1,697) | 40.8%(1,351) | D+10.4 | +5.3 |
| 2012 | 51.4%(1,646) | 46.3%(1,481) | D+5.2 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 53.5%(1,636) | 44.7%(1,367) | D+8.8 | +13.3 |
| 2004 | 47.0%(1,278) | 51.5%(1,402) | R+4.6 | +21.2 |
| 2000 | 31.6%(705) | 57.3%(1,279) | R+25.7 | -2.6 |
| 1996 | 31.7%(569) | 54.9%(984) | R+23.1 | -11.0 |
| 1992 | 29.1%(461) | 41.3%(653) | R+12.1 | +17.3 |
| 1988 | 34.5%(439) | 63.9%(814) | R+29.4 | +13.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50.4%(1,355) | 45.9%(1,234) | D+4.5 | -4.5 |
| 2008 | 52.9%(1,581) | 43.9%(1,312) | D+9.0 | +20.5 |
| 2002 | 42.7%(796) | 54.2%(1,010) | R+11.5 | +9.6 |
| 1996 | 38.0%(673) | 59.1%(1,047) | R+21.1 | +1.5 |
| 1990 | 37.9%(460) | 60.5%(735) | R+22.6 | +23.3 |
| 1984 | 26.9%(348) | 72.8%(943) | R+46.0 | -9.5 |
| 1978 | 31.4%(280) | 67.8%(605) | R+36.4 | -50.8 |
| 1972 | 56.5%(511) | 42.1%(381) | D+14.4 | +55.2 |
| 1966 | 29.6%(233) | 70.4%(555) | R+40.9 | -34.1 |
| 1960 | 46.5%(448) | 53.3%(513) | R+6.8 | -7.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58.5%(1,868) | 38.8%(1,237) | D+19.8 | +9.2 |
| 2014 | 53.5%(1,434) | 43.0%(1,151) | D+10.6 | -25.8 |
| 2010 | 54.9%(1,430) | 18.5%(483) | D+36.3 | +20.0 |
| 2006 | 56.6%(1,289) | 40.2%(916) | D+16.4 | +45.7 |
| 2002 | 32.8%(621) | 62.1%(1,177) | R+29.3 | -16.1 |
| 1998 | 41.8%(617) | 55.0%(812) | R+13.2 | -5.4 |
| 1994 | 44.7%(617) | 52.5%(725) | R+7.8 | -17.4 |
| 1990 | 53.8%(649) | 44.2%(534) | D+9.5 | +28.7 |
| 1986 | 40.3%(456) | 59.5%(673) | R+19.2 | -15.8 |
| 1982 | 47.4%(522) | 50.8%(559) | R+3.4 | -0.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.6%) | Nikki Haley(42.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(37.5%) | Joe Biden(26.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(64.5%) | Hillary Clinton(35.5%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(80.9%) | Hillary Clinton(18.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee