Washington County, Rhode Island: Professional Migration
Rhode Island · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+14.9
2024 Margin
R+4.5%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
130K
Population
Washington County, Rhode Island voted D+14.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 42,589 votes (56.01%). This represented a R+4.5% 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
2.7
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+14.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.5%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population129,839
Median Age
44.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
72.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$99,510(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.2%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.0%(42,589) | 41.1%(31,247) | D+14.9 | -4.5 |
| 2020 | 58.6%(44,549) | 39.2%(29,818) | D+19.4 | +9.6 |
| 2016 | 50.8%(33,741) | 41.0%(27,230) | D+9.8 | -6.9 |
| 2012 | 57.1%(35,888) | 40.3%(25,366) | D+16.7 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 59.1%(39,082) | 38.7%(25,624) | D+20.3 | +7.3 |
| 2004 | 55.4%(34,679) | 42.4%(26,533) | D+13.0 | -1.8 |
| 2000 | 52.6%(29,560) | 37.8%(21,253) | D+14.8 | -4.6 |
| 1996 | 52.1%(25,958) | 32.7%(16,302) | D+19.4 | +6.5 |
| 1992 | 43.5%(23,009) | 30.6%(16,211) | D+12.8 | +9.4 |
| 1988 | 51.5%(23,210) | 48.0%(21,650) | D+3.5 | +19.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.4%(85,984) | 41.6%(61,322) | D+16.7 | -11.9 |
| 2020 | 64.3%(47,188) | 35.7%(26,189) | D+28.6 | +11.1 |
| 2018 | 58.7%(33,071) | 41.1%(23,189) | D+17.5 | -14.9 |
| 2014 | 66.1%(30,849) | 33.7%(15,742) | D+32.4 | +14.2 |
| 2012 | 59.0%(35,006) | 40.8%(24,209) | D+18.2 | -20.8 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(43,240) | 30.3%(18,904) | D+39.0 | +48.5 |
| 2006 | 45.3%(25,098) | 54.7%(30,348) | R+9.5 | -56.5 |
| 2002 | 73.5%(33,264) | 26.5%(11,981) | D+47.0 | +71.2 |
| 2000 | 36.8%(19,767) | 61.0%(32,760) | R+24.2 | -44.1 |
| 1996 | 59.2%(27,308) | 39.2%(18,108) | D+19.9 | +58.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58.0%(34,160) | 38.7%(22,827) | D+19.2 | +3.6 |
| 2018 | 52.5%(29,431) | 36.8%(20,646) | D+15.7 | +15.1 |
| 2014 | 38.5%(18,261) | 37.9%(17,972) | D+0.6 | +19.5 |
| 2010 | 16.7%(8,292) | 35.6%(17,637) | R+18.9 | -1.5 |
| 2006 | 41.3%(23,035) | 58.7%(32,699) | R+17.3 | +3.5 |
| 2002 | 39.6%(18,309) | 60.4%(27,945) | R+20.8 | +0.5 |
| 1998 | 36.0%(14,093) | 57.3%(22,466) | R+21.4 | -15.0 |
| 1994 | 42.6%(18,157) | 48.9%(20,856) | R+6.3 | -35.7 |
| 1992 | 63.0%(31,379) | 33.6%(16,744) | D+29.4 | -12.3 |
| 1990 | 70.8%(27,530) | 29.2%(11,333) | D+41.7 | +51.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(60.3%) | Bernie Sanders(30.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(60.6%) | Hillary Clinton(37.7%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.8%) | Barack Obama(48.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee