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County record · fips 06039 · California

MaderaCA

Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1896–2024 · 33 elections

The Long Record

33 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+21.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/33
73% of its elections
Closest election
1952
D+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+101.7 ptsDemocrats
1916-82.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+57.5 ptsDemocrats
1928+43.8 ptsDemocrats
1920-39.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
160,940
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$76,627
2024 dollars
Non-white
70%
Rural
39%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fresno, CA · Mariposa, CA · Merced, CA · Mono, CA · Tuolumne, CA