Tompkins County, New York: Deep Blue Country
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+49.6
2024 Margin
D+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1984
Voting Streak
106K
Population
Tompkins County, New York voted D+49.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 34,631 votes (73.84%). This represented a D+0.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+49.6
2020→2024 SwingD+0.4%
Voting StreakD since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population105,740
Median Age
32.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
93.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$69,995(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
75.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
9.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
53.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.8%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.8%(34,631) | 24.2%(11,354) | D+49.6 | D+0.4 |
| 2020 | 73.5%(33,619) | 24.3%(11,096) | D+49.3 | D+5.9 |
| 2016 | 67.7%(28,890) | 24.3%(10,371) | D+43.4 | D+2.8 |
| 2012 | 68.5%(27,244) | 27.9%(11,107) | D+40.6 | R+1.5 |
| 2008 | 70.1%(29,826) | 28.0%(11,927) | D+42.1 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 64.2%(27,229) | 33.0%(13,994) | D+31.2 | D+10.1 |
| 2000 | 54.4%(21,807) | 33.3%(13,351) | D+21.1 | R+3.8 |
| 1996 | 56.0%(20,772) | 31.1%(11,532) | D+24.9 | R+3.1 |
| 1992 | 55.7%(23,197) | 27.6%(11,520) | D+28.0 | D+10.3 |
| 1988 | 58.5%(21,455) | 40.7%(14,932) | D+17.8 | D+14.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75.7%(34,484) | 23.6%(10,738) | D+52.1 | D+14.2 |
| 2022 | 60.6%(21,281) | 22.7%(7,981) | D+37.9 | R+16.8 |
| 2018 | 77.2%(28,818) | 22.5%(8,399) | D+54.7 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 73.6%(30,349) | 21.4%(8,815) | D+52.2 | D+3.0 |
| 2012 | 73.0%(27,764) | 23.8%(9,059) | D+49.2 | D+4.1 |
| 2010 | 71.2%(20,728) | 26.1%(7,599) | D+45.1 | D+4.7 |
| 2006 | 67.5%(19,813) | 27.1%(7,946) | D+40.4 | R+2.8 |
| 2004 | 68.1%(25,930) | 25.0%(9,504) | D+43.1 | D+25.6 |
| 2000 | 57.2%(22,672) | 39.6%(15,699) | D+17.6 | D+7.7 |
| 1998 | 53.9%(14,722) | 44.0%(12,008) | D+9.9 | R+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72.5%(25,319) | 27.6%(9,630) | D+44.9 | D+3.3 |
| 2018 | 65.5%(24,325) | 23.8%(8,859) | D+41.6 | D+17.4 |
| 2014 | 53.3%(13,850) | 29.1%(7,552) | D+24.3 | R+20.5 |
| 2010 | 69.6%(20,314) | 24.8%(7,237) | D+44.8 | R+3.6 |
| 2006 | 72.8%(21,213) | 24.4%(7,117) | D+48.4 | D+48.8 |
| 2002 | 39.8%(10,887) | 40.1%(10,995) | R+0.4 | D+24.4 |
| 1998 | 29.8%(8,277) | 54.7%(15,172) | R+24.8 | R+19.7 |
| 1994 | 43.9%(12,484) | 49.0%(13,940) | R+5.1 | R+39.1 |
| 1990 | 58.2%(13,844) | 24.2%(5,756) | D+34.0 | R+4.0 |
| 1986 | 67.9%(15,600) | 29.9%(6,866) | D+38.0 | D+40.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab