Island County, Washington: Professional Migration

Washington · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

D+16.4

2024 Margin

D+4.5%

2020→2024 Swing

D since 2008

Voting Streak

87K

Population

Island County, Washington voted D+16.4 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 29,595 votes (56.43%). This represented a D+4.5% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultD+16.4

2020→2024 SwingD+4.5%

Voting StreakD since 2008

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population86,857

Median Age

44.2(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

35.7%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$82,850(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

76.6%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

8.5%(US: 18.6%)

Black

2.8%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

4.7%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

74.7%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

7.0%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

15.7%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

7.6%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

EvangelicalStrongly R

40.7%(+24.2 vs US)

CatholicSwing vote

6.1%(-12.6 vs US)

Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing

4.7%(-0.5 vs US)

LDS/MormonHistorically R

3.6%(+1.6 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:44.2 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18Future voters

17.6%↓

18-29Lean D, low turnout

8.6%↓

30-44Swing voters

19.1%

45-64Lean R, high turnout

28.6%↑

65+Lean R, highest turnout

26.1%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail Trade

13.0%

Professional Services

11.3%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Education

8.5%

Construction

7.5%

HealthcareVery low

4.5%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	56.4%(29,595)	40.0%(20,967)	D+16.4	D+4.5
2020	54.2%(29,213)	42.2%(22,746)	D+12.0	D+6.4
2016	47.3%(20,960)	41.7%(18,465)	D+5.6	D+1.2
2012	50.7%(21,478)	46.3%(19,605)	D+4.4	R+1.8
2008	52.3%(22,058)	46.1%(19,426)	D+6.2	D+10.2
2004	47.2%(18,216)	51.2%(19,754)	R+4.0	D+1.0
2000	44.8%(14,778)	49.7%(16,408)	R+4.9	R+4.1
1996	42.7%(12,157)	43.5%(12,387)	R+0.8	R+0.9
1992	35.2%(9,555)	35.1%(9,526)	D+0.1	D+19.0
1988	39.9%(8,510)	58.8%(12,552)	R+18.9	D+13.6

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	57.4%(29,216)	42.6%(21,677)	D+14.8	D+4.6
2022	55.0%(23,680)	44.8%(19,275)	D+10.2	D+3.9
2018	53.2%(22,341)	46.8%(19,672)	D+6.3	R+2.7
2016	54.5%(23,695)	45.5%(19,761)	D+9.1	R+1.9
2012	55.5%(23,024)	44.5%(18,475)	D+11.0	D+11.5
2010	49.7%(17,794)	50.3%(17,980)	R+0.5	R+11.6
2006	54.3%(16,289)	43.3%(12,977)	D+11.1	D+7.9
2004	50.6%(19,181)	47.4%(17,969)	D+3.2	D+11.1
2000	44.9%(14,676)	52.8%(17,249)	R+7.9	R+16.9
1998	54.5%(13,639)	45.5%(11,378)	D+9.0	D+28.2

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	54.0%(27,931)	45.8%(23,677)	D+8.2	D+2.4
2020	52.8%(28,239)	47.0%(25,145)	D+5.8	D+5.2
2016	50.2%(21,797)	49.6%(21,560)	D+0.6	D+7.2
2012	46.7%(19,324)	53.3%(22,082)	R+6.7	R+7.2
2008	50.2%(20,891)	49.8%(20,688)	D+0.5	D+8.7
2004	44.8%(16,895)	53.0%(20,000)	R+8.2	R+18.5
2000	54.3%(17,736)	44.0%(14,381)	D+10.3	D+5.1
1996	52.6%(14,874)	47.4%(13,409)	D+5.2	D+13.6
1992	45.8%(12,429)	54.2%(14,704)	R+8.4	R+22.7
1988	57.1%(12,369)	42.9%(9,277)	D+14.3	D+26.3