Washington County, Colorado
AkashicWashington County, COTrumpR+75.1
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 86.8% | 2,436 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.7% | 329 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.9% | 26 |
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6 precincts · 2,806 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1888–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 11.7%Harris329 | 86.8%Trump2,436 | 0.9%Kennedy26 | 2,806 | ||
| R | 12.3%Biden369 | 86.3%Trump2,595 | 0.8%Jorgensen25 | 3,008 | ||
| R | 10.8%Clinton296 | 84.1%Trump2,299 | 3.0%Johnson82 | 2,733 | ||
| R | 18.1%Obama468 | 80.1%Romney2,076 | 1.8%Johnson47 | 2,591 | ||
| R | 21.1%Obama529 | 77.6%McCain1,949 | 1.4%Nader35 | 2,513 | ||
| R | 18.0%Kerry455 | 81.0%Bush2,050 | 1.0%Nader25 | 2,530 | ||
| R | 19.5%Gore477 | 76.8%Bush1,878 | 2.0%Nader50 | 2,445 | ||
| R | 26.6%Clinton649 | 64.2%Dole1,566 | 7.8%Perot190 | 2,440 | ||
| R | 25.3%Clinton660 | 48.5%Bush1,266 | 25.7%Perot671 | 2,613 | ||
| R | 35.3%Dukakis958 | 62.9%Bush1,707 | 1.8%Paul50 | 2,715 | ||
| R | 21.2%Mondale568 | 77.5%Reagan2,080 | 1.3%Bergland36 | 2,684 | ||
| R | 20.2%Carter568 | 71.4%Reagan2,007 | 8.4%Anderson236 | 2,811 | ||
| R | 44.3%Carter1,211 | 52.6%Ford1,440 | 3.1%McCarthy85 | 2,736 | ||
| R | 24.5%McGovern643 | 69.9%Nixon1,837 | 5.7%Schmitz149 | 2,629 | ||
| R | 25.9%Humphrey694 | 60.9%Nixon1,634 | 13.2%Wallace354 | 2,682 | ||
| R | 48.3%Johnson1,341 | 51.6%Goldwater1,434 | 0.1%Hass4 | 2,779 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kennedy1,039 | 65.5%Nixon1,979 | 0.1%Byrd4 | 3,022 | ||
| R | 34.4%Stevenson1,067 | 65.2%Eisenhower2,020 | 0.4%Andrews11 | 3,098 | ||
| R | 29.3%Stevenson1,009 | 69.6%Eisenhower2,398 | 1.0%Hallinan36 | 3,443 | ||
| R | 44.1%Truman1,304 | 55.3%Dewey1,636 | 0.6%Thurmond18 | 2,958 | ||
| R | 31.8%Roosevelt1,058 | 67.9%Dewey2,259 | 0.3%Thomas11 | 3,328 | ||
| R | 36.8%Roosevelt1,403 | 62.6%Willkie2,390 | 0.6%Thomas23 | 3,816 | ||
| D | 53.3%Roosevelt2,071 | 44.3%Landon1,723 | 2.4%Lemke92 | 3,886 | ||
| D | 60.8%Roosevelt2,378 | 35.4%Hoover1,385 | 3.8%Thomas150 | 3,913 | ||
| R | 27.9%Smith851 | 70.0%Hoover2,132 | 2.1%Thomas63 | 3,046 | ||
| R | 21.1%Davis720 | 54.3%Coolidge1,851 | 24.6%La Follette840 | 3,411 | ||
| R | 31.8%Cox1,060 | 63.4%Harding2,117 | 4.8%Debs160 | 3,337 | ||
| D | 60.3%Wilson1,748 | 34.1%Hughes989 | 5.6%Benson161 | 2,898 | ||
| O | 38.9%Wilson765 | 18.3%Taft361 | 42.8%Roosevelt842 | 1,968 | ||
| R | 40.4%Bryan424 | 57.1%Taft599 | 2.5%Debs26 | 1,049 | ||
| R | 27.6%Parker191 | 66.5%Roosevelt460 | 5.9%Debs41 | 692 | ||
| R | 36.6%Bryan191 | 59.8%McKinley312 | 3.6%Woolley19 | 522 | ||
| R | 42.9%Bryan177 | 53.8%McKinley222 | 3.4%Palmer14 | 413 | ||
| R | 0.0%Cleveland0 | 63.0%Harrison250 | 37.0%Weaver147 | 397 | ||
| R | 36.9%Cleveland505 | 59.1%Harrison810 | 4.0%Fisk55 | 1,370 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1888–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1888 | −22.3% |
| 1892 | −63.0% |
| 1896 | −10.9% |
| 1900 | −23.2% |
| 1904 | −38.9% |
| 1908 | −16.7% |
| 1912 | +20.5% |
| 1916 | +26.2% |
| 1920 | −31.7% |
| 1924 | −33.2% |
| 1928 | −42.1% |
| 1932 | +25.4% |
| 1936 | +9.0% |
| 1940 | −25.9% |
| 1944 | −36.1% |
| 1948 | −11.2% |
| 1952 | −40.3% |
| 1956 | −30.8% |
| 1960 | −31.1% |
| 1964 | −3.3% |
| 1968 | −35.0% |
| 1972 | −45.4% |
| 1976 | −8.4% |
| 1980 | −51.2% |
| 1984 | −56.3% |
| 1988 | −27.6% |
| 1992 | −23.2% |
| 1996 | −37.6% |
| 2000 | −57.3% |
| 2004 | −63.0% |
| 2008 | −56.5% |
| 2012 | −62.1% |
| 2016 | −73.3% |
| 2020 | −74.0% |
| 2024 | −75.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,371 | 324 | 2,385 | 634 | 28 |
| 2018 | 3,414 | 304 | 2,349 | 720 | 41 |
| 2020 | 3,723 | 302 | 2,466 | 887 | 68 |
| 2022 | 3,618 | 248 | 2,280 | 1,026 | 64 |
| 2024 | 3,713 | 217 | 2,298 | 1,149 | 49 |
Source: Colorado Secretary of State
A sparsely populated high-plains ranching county on Colorado's eastern edge, Washington recorded a 75-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state and consistent with its long-running pattern of single-party dominance.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 26.2 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 75.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 75.1 points.
A population of 4,831, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,167 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cheyenne County and Harlan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, Colorado vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, Colorado voted Republican by 75.1 points (R+75.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,806 votes cast, 329 went Democratic and 2,436 went Republican.
When did Washington County, Colorado last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, Colorado voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Washington County, Colorado?
Washington County, Colorado has a population of 4,831 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Colorado?
Median household income in Washington County, Colorado is $67,167 — below the national median of $80,734. The Colorado state median is $95,470.
What is the political history of Washington County, Colorado?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, Colorado from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 31 went Republican.