County record · fips 06031 · California
KingsCA
Republican ×14 since 1972reported 1896–2024 · 33 elections
The Long Record
33 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+23.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/33
70% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.2
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +116.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -86.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +47.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -40.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +39.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
153,298
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$70,995
2024 dollars
Non-white
72%
Rural
11%
Age 65+
11%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fresno, CA · Kern, CA · Monterey, CA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Tulare, CA