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County record · fips 06007 · California

ButteCA

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+3.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1880
D+0.5
this countyCalifornianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1912+117.6 ptsDemocrats
1916-88.9 ptsRepublicans
1876+85.2 ptsDemocrats
1872-84.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+59.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
207,929
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$67,928
2024 dollars
Non-white
35%
Rural
21%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Colusa, CA · Glenn, CA · Plumas, CA · Sutter, CA · Tehama, CA · Yuba, CA