San Juan County, Colorado: Professional Migration
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
D+31.9
2024 Margin
D+7.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2004
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
1K
Population
San Juan County, Colorado voted D+31.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 376 votes (63.84%). This represented a D+7.0% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2004.
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
5.8
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+31.9
2020→2024 SwingD+7.0%
Voting StreakD since 2004
Elections on Record37
Demographics
Population705
Median Age
49.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
64.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,344(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
78.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
55.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.8%(376) | 31.9%(188) | D+31.9 | +7.0 |
| 2020 | 60.9%(342) | 35.9%(202) | D+24.9 | +15.0 |
| 2016 | 52.4%(265) | 42.5%(215) | D+9.9 | -0.8 |
| 2012 | 52.6%(266) | 41.9%(212) | D+10.7 | +1.4 |
| 2008 | 53.2%(264) | 44.0%(218) | D+9.3 | +1.7 |
| 2004 | 52.1%(253) | 44.4%(216) | D+7.6 | +21.6 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(149) | 48.2%(210) | R+14.0 | -8.6 |
| 1996 | 36.0%(133) | 41.4%(153) | R+5.4 | -11.8 |
| 1992 | 32.5%(147) | 26.1%(118) | D+6.4 | +10.7 |
| 1988 | 46.0%(192) | 50.4%(210) | R+4.3 | +22.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 55.2%(255) | 39.4%(182) | D+15.8 | -2.9 |
| 2008 | 56.4%(274) | 37.6%(183) | D+18.7 | +20.6 |
| 2002 | 44.6%(186) | 46.5%(194) | R+1.9 | +5.0 |
| 1996 | 42.1%(152) | 49.0%(177) | R+6.9 | +0.2 |
| 1990 | 45.2%(165) | 52.3%(191) | R+7.1 | +25.2 |
| 1984 | 32.5%(168) | 64.8%(335) | R+32.3 | -21.4 |
| 1978 | 43.8%(202) | 54.7%(252) | R+10.8 | -37.6 |
| 1972 | 61.7%(263) | 35.0%(149) | D+26.8 | +61.5 |
| 1966 | 32.3%(109) | 67.1%(226) | R+34.7 | -46.5 |
| 1960 | 55.8%(279) | 44.0%(220) | D+11.8 | -7.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 60.2%(271) | 37.1%(167) | D+23.1 | +8.4 |
| 2014 | 54.1%(243) | 39.4%(177) | D+14.7 | -26.3 |
| 2010 | 58.3%(267) | 17.3%(79) | D+41.0 | +4.7 |
| 2006 | 65.7%(255) | 29.4%(114) | D+36.3 | +49.1 |
| 2002 | 37.8%(154) | 50.5%(206) | R+12.8 | -13.4 |
| 1998 | 47.0%(151) | 46.4%(149) | D+0.6 | +11.1 |
| 1994 | 41.3%(126) | 51.8%(158) | R+10.5 | -23.3 |
| 1990 | 53.4%(191) | 40.5%(145) | D+12.8 | -3.6 |
| 1986 | 58.0%(222) | 41.5%(159) | D+16.4 | +0.8 |
| 1982 | 55.8%(274) | 40.1%(197) | D+15.7 | +18.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Nikki Haley(49.2%) | Donald Trump(47.6%) | ✗ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(43.0%) | Elizabeth Warren(19.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(71.0%) | Hillary Clinton(28.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.0%) | Hillary Clinton(26.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee