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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
ElectionSwingToward
1912+116.5 ptsDemocrats
1916-86.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+47.7 ptsDemocrats
1920-40.5 ptsRepublicans
1928+39.9 ptsDemocrats

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