Clark County, Nevada: Professional Migration
Nevada · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
D+2.6
2024 Margin
R+6.7%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
2.3M
Population
Clark County, Nevada voted D+2.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 520,187 votes (50.44%). This represented a R+6.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
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
3.2
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+2.6
2020→2024 SwingR+6.7%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population2,265,461
Median Age
37.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
36.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$69,911(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
39.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
31.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
10.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
57.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.4%(520,187) | 47.8%(493,052) | D+2.6 | -6.7 |
| 2020 | 53.7%(521,852) | 44.3%(430,930) | D+9.3 | -1.4 |
| 2016 | 52.4%(402,227) | 41.7%(320,057) | D+10.7 | -3.9 |
| 2012 | 56.4%(389,936) | 41.8%(289,053) | D+14.6 | -4.5 |
| 2008 | 58.8%(380,765) | 39.7%(257,078) | D+19.1 | +14.3 |
| 2004 | 51.7%(281,767) | 46.8%(255,337) | D+4.8 | -1.7 |
| 2000 | 51.3%(196,100) | 44.7%(170,932) | D+6.6 | -2.8 |
| 1996 | 48.7%(127,963) | 39.4%(103,431) | D+9.3 | +0.4 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(124,586) | 32.2%(97,403) | D+9.0 | +24.5 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(78,359) | 56.4%(108,110) | R+15.5 | +11.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.7%(514,600) | 43.5%(440,970) | D+7.3 | -0.5 |
| 2022 | 52.4%(357,275) | 44.6%(304,133) | D+7.8 | -6.4 |
| 2018 | 55.1%(359,028) | 40.9%(266,675) | D+14.2 | +3.2 |
| 2016 | 51.3%(386,179) | 40.3%(303,734) | D+10.9 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 50.0%(338,629) | 40.9%(277,459) | D+9.0 | -4.1 |
| 2010 | 54.4%(253,617) | 41.3%(192,516) | D+13.1 | +21.3 |
| 2006 | 44.2%(159,214) | 52.5%(188,847) | R+8.2 | -41.8 |
| 2004 | 65.0%(345,694) | 31.4%(167,104) | D+33.6 | +39.5 |
| 2000 | 44.8%(168,039) | 50.7%(190,071) | R+5.9 | -14.7 |
| 1998 | 52.6%(134,163) | 43.8%(111,718) | D+8.8 | -4.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 54.1%(352,814) | 40.8%(266,216) | D+13.3 | +50.7 |
| 2014 | 28.8%(97,097) | 66.2%(223,433) | R+37.4 | -35.8 |
| 2010 | 47.0%(217,113) | 48.6%(224,751) | R+1.6 | -8.2 |
| 2006 | 49.3%(177,300) | 42.8%(153,876) | D+6.5 | +47.5 |
| 2002 | 24.2%(74,378) | 65.2%(200,157) | R+41.0 | -35.3 |
| 1998 | 44.2%(111,641) | 49.8%(125,926) | R+5.7 | -28.1 |
| 1994 | 58.4%(125,231) | 35.9%(76,984) | D+22.5 | -14.9 |
| 1990 | 66.1%(114,687) | 28.8%(49,938) | D+37.3 | -14.1 |
| 1986 | 74.3%(98,262) | 22.9%(30,258) | D+51.4 | +26.8 |
| 1982 | 60.3%(75,456) | 35.7%(44,667) | D+24.6 | +34.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(99.3%) | Other(0.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(35.4%) | Joe Biden(20.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.8%) | Bernie Sanders(45.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.9%) | Marco Rubio(24.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.5%) | Barack Obama(43.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee