County record · fips 06047 · California
MercedCA
Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+4.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1908
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +98.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -88.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +64.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -48.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +45.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
290,201
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$65,510
2024 dollars
Non-white
77%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
12%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fresno, CA · Madera, CA · Mariposa, CA · San Benito, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Stanislaus, CA