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County record · fips 06025 · California

ImperialCA

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections

The Long Record

30 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+0.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/30
77% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+0.9
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+112.8 ptsDemocrats
1916-88.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+76.1 ptsDemocrats
1920-49.5 ptsRepublicans
1928+27.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
180,202
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$57,681
2024 dollars
Non-white
91%
Rural
18%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

La Paz, AZ · Yuma, AZ · Riverside, CA · San Diego, CA