Ramsey County, Minnesota: Professional Migration
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+43.1
2024 Margin
R+2.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1928
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
552K
Population
Ramsey County, Minnesota voted D+43.1 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 195,168 votes (70.2%). This represented a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1928.
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
1.6
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+43.1
2020→2024 SwingR+2.2%
Voting StreakD since 1928
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population552,352
Median Age
35.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
63.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$78,108(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
58.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
15.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.2%(195,168) | 27.1%(75,284) | D+43.1 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 71.5%(211,620) | 26.1%(77,376) | D+45.4 | +6.2 |
| 2016 | 65.1%(177,738) | 25.9%(70,894) | D+39.1 | +3.9 |
| 2012 | 66.3%(184,938) | 31.1%(86,800) | D+35.2 | +1.3 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(182,974) | 32.1%(88,942) | D+33.9 | +6.5 |
| 2004 | 63.0%(171,846) | 35.6%(97,096) | D+27.4 | +6.6 |
| 2000 | 56.7%(138,470) | 35.9%(87,669) | D+20.8 | -8.5 |
| 1996 | 58.7%(133,878) | 29.3%(66,954) | D+29.3 | +4.4 |
| 1992 | 52.0%(130,932) | 27.1%(68,206) | D+24.9 | +1.5 |
| 1988 | 61.2%(143,767) | 37.8%(88,736) | D+23.4 | +4.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.8%(198,504) | 22.6%(60,719) | D+51.2 | +11.2 |
| 2020 | 65.5%(188,784) | 25.6%(73,638) | D+40.0 | -12.7 |
| 2018 | 74.3%(182,445) | 21.6%(53,101) | D+52.7 | +18.0 |
| 2014 | 65.7%(118,768) | 31.0%(56,010) | D+34.7 | -16.9 |
| 2012 | 73.5%(196,972) | 22.0%(58,824) | D+51.6 | +33.6 |
| 2008 | 51.9%(142,251) | 33.9%(92,952) | D+18.0 | -19.2 |
| 2006 | 66.2%(137,558) | 29.0%(60,290) | D+37.2 | +23.8 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(124,752) | 42.1%(94,582) | D+13.4 | -8.6 |
| 2000 | 56.2%(135,852) | 34.2%(82,698) | D+22.0 | -3.2 |
| 1996 | 58.2%(131,943) | 33.0%(74,771) | D+25.2 | +11.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 25.1%(54,771) | R+25.1 | -68.9 |
| 2018 | 69.9%(170,553) | 26.1%(63,685) | D+43.8 | +12.8 |
| 2014 | 62.8%(113,223) | 31.8%(57,295) | D+31.0 | +8.1 |
| 2010 | 54.9%(105,498) | 32.0%(61,412) | D+23.0 | +5.9 |
| 2006 | 53.2%(110,653) | 36.2%(75,171) | D+17.1 | +10.1 |
| 2002 | 45.3%(101,924) | 38.3%(86,200) | D+7.0 | +39.4 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 32.4%(68,770) | R+32.4 | -10.8 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(68,095) | 58.6%(108,001) | R+21.6 | -9.9 |
| 1990 | 41.8%(83,672) | 53.6%(107,125) | R+11.7 | -31.5 |
| 1986 | 58.9%(85,003) | 39.2%(56,532) | D+19.7 | -2.3 |