County record · fips 06069 · California
San BenitoCA
Democratic ×9 since 1992reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+12.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
22–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/38
66% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+0.7
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 | +113.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -89.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +45.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -45.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +42.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
67,290
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$114,394
2024 dollars
Non-white
71%
Rural
23%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fresno, CA · Merced, CA · Monterey, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Santa Cruz, CA