County record · fips 06079 · California
San Luis ObispoCA
Democratic ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+11.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
2012
D+1.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +117.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +88.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -88.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | -74.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +63.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
281,555
College (BA+)
40%
Median income
$97,446
2024 dollars
Non-white
36%
Rural
19%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.