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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +117.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -88.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +85.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -84.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +59.9 pts | Democrats |
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