County record · fips 06053 · California
MontereyCA
Democratic ×9 since 1992all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+30.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1888
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +121.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -102.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -96.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +88.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -50.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
437,613
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$97,230
2024 dollars
Non-white
73%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fresno, CA · Kings, CA · San Benito, CA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Cruz, CA