Norfolk County, Massachusetts: Professional Migration
Massachusetts · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+28.5
2024 Margin
R+7.5%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
726K
Population
Norfolk County, Massachusetts voted D+28.5 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 242,712 votes (62.81%). This represented a R+7.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
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
3.6
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+28.5
2020→2024 SwingR+7.5%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population725,981
Median Age
40.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
85.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$120,621(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
70.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
11.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.8%(242,712) | 34.3%(132,497) | D+28.5 | -7.5 |
| 2020 | 66.5%(273,312) | 30.5%(125,294) | D+36.0 | +8.7 |
| 2016 | 59.2%(221,819) | 32.0%(119,723) | D+27.3 | +12.0 |
| 2012 | 56.9%(202,714) | 41.6%(148,393) | D+15.2 | -3.3 |
| 2008 | 58.2%(200,675) | 39.7%(136,841) | D+18.5 | -3.1 |
| 2004 | 60.2%(199,392) | 38.6%(127,763) | D+21.6 | -4.0 |
| 2000 | 59.4%(188,450) | 33.8%(107,033) | D+25.7 | -3.5 |
| 1996 | 60.1%(180,504) | 30.9%(92,982) | D+29.1 | +14.6 |
| 1992 | 46.4%(150,488) | 31.8%(103,255) | D+14.6 | +11.4 |
| 1988 | 50.9%(160,289) | 47.7%(150,306) | D+3.2 | +10.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.6%(225,378) | 39.4%(154,068) | D+18.2 | -14.8 |
| 2020 | 66.2%(265,210) | 33.2%(133,047) | D+33.0 | +12.6 |
| 2018 | 58.6%(179,853) | 38.2%(117,202) | D+20.4 | +1.4 |
| 2014 | 59.4%(144,086) | 40.4%(98,027) | D+19.0 | +14.6 |
| 2013 | 51.9%(72,565) | 47.5%(66,339) | D+4.5 | +6.4 |
| 2012 | 49.0%(174,269) | 50.9%(181,187) | R+1.9 | +10.0 |
| 2010 | 43.6%(120,041) | 55.5%(152,784) | R+11.9 | -42.3 |
| 2008 | 63.8%(214,071) | 33.5%(112,229) | D+30.4 | -6.8 |
| 2006 | 68.5%(172,766) | 31.4%(79,087) | D+37.1 | -42.8 |
| 2002 | 79.9%(192,342) | 0.0%(0) | D+79.9 | +19.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63.8%(183,795) | 33.5%(96,607) | D+30.3 | +68.8 |
| 2018 | 30.6%(92,709) | 69.1%(209,318) | R+38.5 | -28.4 |
| 2014 | 42.9%(107,891) | 53.0%(133,328) | R+10.1 | -10.1 |
| 2010 | 44.2%(119,806) | 44.2%(119,850) | R+0.0 | -13.5 |
| 2006 | 52.1%(134,916) | 38.6%(99,995) | D+13.5 | +25.0 |
| 2002 | 41.9%(110,198) | 53.4%(140,440) | R+11.5 | -5.6 |
| 1998 | 46.2%(106,999) | 52.1%(120,729) | R+5.9 | +37.9 |
| 1994 | 27.7%(72,479) | 71.6%(187,155) | R+43.9 | -37.8 |
| 1990 | 45.8%(132,141) | 51.8%(149,521) | R+6.0 | -36.9 |
| 1986 | 65.4%(128,741) | 34.5%(67,923) | D+30.9 | +12.0 |