Brattleboro, VT
Safe Democratic — shifted 5.0pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 46K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 90.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 3.1% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 0.9% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(6) | 0.7% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.6% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 12.5% | 46.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 5.2% | 19.0% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5.1% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 15.8% |
| Non-religious | 72.9% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+42.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+47.3 |
| 2016 | Clinton+39.3 |
| 2012 | Obama+48.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+48.1 |
| 2004 | Kerry+35.2 |
| 2000 | Gore+18.4 |
| 1996 | Clinton+27.3 |
| 1992 | Clinton+26.1 |
Brattleboro, VT is a metro area that has a population of 45,923. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+42.3. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.0% | 26.7% | D+42.3 | R+5.0 |
| 2020 | 72.1% | 24.7% | D+47.3 | D+8.1 |
| 2016 | 63.4% | 24.1% | D+39.3 | R+9.4 |
| 2012 | 73.1% | 24.4% | D+48.7 | D+0.6 |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 24.9% | D+48.1 | D+12.9 |
| 2004 | 66.4% | 31.2% | D+35.2 | D+16.8 |
| 2000 | 52.7% | 34.2% | D+18.4 | R+8.9 |
| 1996 | 55.1% | 27.8% | D+27.3 | D+1.2 |
| 1992 | 53.3% | 27.2% | D+26.1 | D+19.4 |
| 1988 | 52.7% | 46.0% | D+6.8 | D+16.0 |
| 1984 | 44.9% | 54.1% | R+9.2 | R+1.7 |
| 1980 | 35.1% | 42.5% | R+7.4 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | 44.6% | 52.0% | R+7.4 | D+13.3 |
| 1972 | 39.2% | 60.0% | R+20.8 | R+8.5 |
| 1968 | 42.1% | 54.4% | R+12.3 | R+45.7 |
| 1964 | 66.7% | 33.3% | D+33.4 | D+68.8 |
| 1960 | 32.3% | 67.7% | R+35.4 | D+24.8 |
| 1956 | 19.8% | 80.0% | R+60.1 | R+4.7 |
| 1952 | 22.2% | 77.6% | R+55.5 | R+12.3 |
| 1948 | 27.3% | 70.5% | R+43.2 | — |
What defines Brattleboro, VT?
It has a highly educated electorate (44% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Democrats nationwide.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Brattleboro, VT
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham | 46K | D+42.3 | 17,904 | 6,928 | 25,933 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 42.3% margin
- Split-ticket voting in 2024: Different parties won President and Governor
Who Lives Here
| Group | Brattleboro, VT | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 90.1% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.6% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 3.1% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 0.9% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(6) | 0.7% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +22.8pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5% | 46.2% | — | — | |
| 5.2% | 19.0% | — | — | |
| 5.1% | 18.9% | — | — | |
| 4.3% | 15.8% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 72.9% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Brattleboro, VT metro area? 45,923 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 11pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+16 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Brattleboro, VT
How competitive is Brattleboro, VT?
Do voters in Brattleboro, VT split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | D+44.6 | R+31.8 | 76.4pp |
| President vs Governor | D+42.3 | R+31.8 | 74.1pp |
| President vs Senate | D+42.3 | D+44.6 | 2.3pp |