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County record · fips 06057 · California

NevadaCA

Democratic ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+12.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+0.0
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+111.9 ptsDemocrats
1876+89.7 ptsDemocrats
1872-88.9 ptsRepublicans
1916-74.2 ptsRepublicans
1920-70.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
102,481
College (BA+)
42%
Median income
$89,882
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
48%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Placer, CA · Sierra, CA · Yuba, CA · Washoe, NV