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County record · fips 06059 · California

OrangeCA

Democratic ×3 since 2016reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+2.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
6–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/34
59% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+2.6
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+120.5 ptsDemocrats
1916-118.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+62.4 ptsDemocrats
1904-34.4 ptsRepublicans
1920-32.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,165,820
College (BA+)
44%
Median income
$116,289
2024 dollars
Non-white
63%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Los Angeles, CA · Riverside, CA · San Bernardino, CA · San Diego, CA