Anoka County, Minnesota: Professional Migration
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.4
2024 Margin
R+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
364K
Population
Anoka County, Minnesota voted R+4.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 106,974 votes (50.82%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
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
6.3
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population363,887
Median Age
38.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$95,782(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
76.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
80.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.4%(97,667) | 50.8%(106,974) | R+4.4 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 47.8%(100,893) | 49.7%(104,902) | R+1.9 | +7.7 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(75,500) | 50.3%(93,339) | R+9.6 | -7.0 |
| 2012 | 47.5%(88,614) | 50.1%(93,430) | R+2.6 | -0.2 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(86,976) | 50.1%(91,357) | R+2.4 | +4.3 |
| 2004 | 46.1%(80,226) | 52.8%(91,853) | R+6.7 | -5.8 |
| 2000 | 46.7%(68,008) | 47.6%(69,256) | R+0.9 | -18.6 |
| 1996 | 51.4%(63,756) | 33.7%(41,745) | D+17.8 | +6.1 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(54,621) | 30.4%(39,458) | D+11.7 | +1.2 |
| 1988 | 54.8%(57,953) | 44.3%(46,853) | D+10.5 | +6.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.9%(106,871) | 44.4%(91,380) | D+7.5 | +11.7 |
| 2020 | 43.2%(89,416) | 47.4%(98,043) | R+4.2 | -18.0 |
| 2018 | 55.0%(87,756) | 41.2%(65,707) | D+13.8 | +15.9 |
| 2014 | 47.0%(55,410) | 49.1%(57,906) | R+2.1 | -31.7 |
| 2012 | 62.6%(113,611) | 33.1%(59,991) | D+29.6 | +38.1 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(66,800) | 45.5%(82,308) | R+8.6 | -21.5 |
| 2006 | 54.5%(72,660) | 41.5%(55,399) | D+12.9 | +27.8 |
| 2002 | 41.2%(57,511) | 56.0%(78,176) | R+14.8 | -12.5 |
| 2000 | 44.7%(64,681) | 47.0%(68,018) | R+2.3 | -11.5 |
| 1996 | 48.7%(60,204) | 39.6%(48,872) | D+9.2 | +18.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 49.0%(76,587) | R+49.0 | -49.2 |
| 2018 | 47.9%(76,239) | 47.7%(75,957) | D+0.2 | +6.3 |
| 2014 | 44.2%(52,062) | 50.3%(59,250) | R+6.1 | +4.7 |
| 2010 | 38.6%(50,669) | 49.4%(64,826) | R+10.8 | -1.5 |
| 2006 | 42.0%(55,989) | 51.3%(68,422) | R+9.3 | +9.1 |
| 2002 | 32.8%(45,553) | 51.2%(71,169) | R+18.4 | +10.9 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 29.3%(37,111) | R+29.3 | +4.0 |
| 1994 | 30.7%(28,906) | 64.0%(60,289) | R+33.3 | -35.6 |
| 1990 | 49.3%(45,029) | 47.1%(42,993) | D+2.2 | -18.6 |
| 1986 | 59.4%(37,103) | 38.6%(24,125) | D+20.8 | -8.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(72.5%) | Nikki Haley(25.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(42.2%) | Bernie Sanders(31.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(57.4%) | Hillary Clinton(42.6%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(56.7%) | Hillary Clinton(41.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee