Pueblo County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
R+5.1
2024 Margin
R+6.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
168K
Population
Pueblo County, Colorado voted R+5.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 43,688 votes (51.33%). This represented a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
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
4.6
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+5.1
2020→2024 SwingR+6.8%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population168,162
Median Age
39.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,436(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
51.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
42.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
68.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.2%(39,328) | 51.3%(43,688) | R+5.1 | -6.8 |
| 2020 | 49.6%(43,772) | 47.9%(42,252) | D+1.7 | +2.2 |
| 2016 | 45.6%(35,875) | 46.1%(36,265) | R+0.5 | -14.4 |
| 2012 | 55.7%(42,551) | 41.7%(31,894) | D+13.9 | -1.0 |
| 2008 | 56.7%(41,097) | 41.8%(30,257) | D+15.0 | +8.6 |
| 2004 | 52.6%(35,369) | 46.3%(31,117) | D+6.3 | -4.9 |
| 2000 | 53.5%(28,888) | 42.3%(22,827) | D+11.2 | -11.4 |
| 1996 | 57.2%(28,791) | 34.6%(17,402) | D+22.6 | -2.4 |
| 1992 | 53.6%(30,261) | 28.6%(16,120) | D+25.1 | +1.3 |
| 1988 | 61.5%(32,788) | 37.7%(20,119) | D+23.8 | +19.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46.7%(27,877) | 46.2%(27,571) | D+0.5 | -20.2 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(41,290) | 37.3%(26,566) | D+20.7 | +7.1 |
| 2002 | 55.0%(26,870) | 41.4%(20,254) | D+13.5 | -3.5 |
| 1996 | 57.5%(26,368) | 40.4%(18,541) | D+17.1 | +14.4 |
| 1990 | 50.5%(21,445) | 47.8%(20,326) | D+2.6 | +8.9 |
| 1984 | 46.5%(24,956) | 52.8%(28,349) | R+6.3 | -12.6 |
| 1978 | 52.8%(19,948) | 46.6%(17,593) | D+6.2 | -7.8 |
| 1972 | 54.9%(24,207) | 40.8%(17,996) | D+14.1 | +4.7 |
| 1966 | 54.7%(21,087) | 45.3%(17,467) | D+9.4 | +0.3 |
| 1960 | 54.4%(25,288) | 45.3%(21,057) | D+9.1 | -0.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50.7%(33,674) | 44.5%(29,545) | D+6.2 | +1.3 |
| 2014 | 49.7%(29,591) | 44.8%(26,696) | D+4.9 | -40.3 |
| 2010 | 57.4%(30,862) | 12.3%(6,608) | D+45.1 | +8.9 |
| 2006 | 67.2%(34,968) | 30.9%(16,094) | D+36.3 | +35.6 |
| 2002 | 49.6%(24,401) | 49.0%(24,059) | D+0.7 | -14.6 |
| 1998 | 56.8%(25,878) | 41.6%(18,924) | D+15.3 | +1.3 |
| 1994 | 55.4%(21,947) | 41.4%(16,404) | D+14.0 | -24.9 |
| 1990 | 68.5%(28,931) | 29.7%(12,519) | D+38.9 | +1.8 |
| 1986 | 68.3%(30,611) | 31.2%(13,991) | D+37.1 | +5.9 |
| 1982 | 64.4%(27,365) | 33.3%(14,134) | D+31.1 | -2.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(76.9%) | Nikki Haley(20.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(31.3%) | Joe Biden(29.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.9%) | Bernie Sanders(47.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.9%) | Barack Obama(41.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee