County record · fips 06061 · California
PlacerCA
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+8.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1928
D+0.6
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +109.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +87.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -75.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -71.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +70.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
419,156
College (BA+)
43%
Median income
$115,998
2024 dollars
Non-white
35%
Rural
15%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
El Dorado, CA · Nevada, CA · Sacramento, CA · Sutter, CA · Yuba, CA · Douglas, NV · Washoe, NV · Carson City, NV