Gilpin County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
Gilpin County, CO (Colorado) voted D+12.7 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,254 votes (54.58%) to 1,729 (41.86%) for Trump.
This represents a D+3.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Gilpin County is classified as a lean Democratic county. Gilpin County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The county has a population of approximately 5,901.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.6%(2,254) | 41.9%(1,729) | D+12.7 | D+3.4 |
| 2020 | 53.1%(2,222) | 43.8%(1,833) | D+9.3 | D+7.4 |
| 2016 | 45.7%(1,634) | 43.8%(1,566) | D+1.9 | R+14.5 |
| 2012 | 56.7%(1,892) | 40.3%(1,346) | D+16.4 | R+4.9 |
| 2008 | 59.2%(1,954) | 38.0%(1,253) | D+21.2 | D+6.3 |
| 2004 | 56.5%(1,807) | 41.6%(1,329) | D+15.0 | D+11.2 |
| 2000 | 44.6%(1,099) | 40.8%(1,006) | D+3.8 | R+2.8 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(799) | 38.1%(682) | D+6.5 | R+8.5 |
| 1992 | 41.3%(726) | 26.3%(462) | D+15.0 | D+10.2 |
| 1988 | 50.6%(804) | 45.8%(728) | D+4.8 | D+21.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Gilpin County, CO • 1880–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50.4%(1,450) | 40.7%(1,169) | D+9.8 | R+13.6 |
| 2008 | 57.8%(1,891) | 34.4%(1,126) | D+23.4 | D+9.5 |
| 2002 | 52.8%(1,209) | 39.0%(892) | D+13.8 | D+3.7 |
| 1996 | 52.0%(920) | 41.8%(740) | D+10.2 | D+8.7 |
| 1990 | 48.8%(682) | 47.3%(661) | D+1.5 | D+12.8 |
| 1984 | 43.4%(658) | 54.7%(829) | R+11.3 | R+19.5 |
| 1978 | 53.0%(438) | 44.8%(370) | D+8.2 | R+2.2 |
| 1972 | 53.6%(468) | 43.2%(377) | D+10.4 | D+27.0 |
| 1966 | 41.7%(244) | 58.3%(341) | R+16.6 | R+5.5 |
| 1960 | 43.9%(238) | 55.0%(298) | R+11.1 | R+8.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 59.2%(2,023) | 38.1%(1,302) | D+21.1 | D+9.2 |
| 2018 | 53.7%(1,809) | 41.8%(1,407) | D+11.9 | D+3.5 |
| 2014 | 49.7%(1,441) | 41.4%(1,198) | D+8.4 | R+36.3 |
| 2010 | 51.3%(1,373) | 6.6%(176) | D+44.7 | D+12.9 |
| 2006 | 63.2%(1,551) | 31.3%(769) | D+31.9 | D+51.3 |
| 2002 | 36.3%(831) | 55.7%(1,277) | R+19.5 | R+27.4 |
| 1998 | 51.4%(887) | 43.4%(750) | D+7.9 | D+2.8 |
| 1994 | 48.4%(650) | 43.3%(581) | D+5.1 | R+1.9 |
| 1990 | 49.9%(684) | 42.9%(588) | D+7.0 | R+17.8 |
| 1986 | 61.9%(822) | 37.0%(492) | D+24.8 | R+10.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab