County record · fips 06085 · California
Santa ClaraCA
Democratic ×10 since 1988all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+41.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+0.4
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 | +131.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -104.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | -99.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +95.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +48.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
1,902,047
College (BA+)
56%
Median income
$164,281
2024 dollars
Non-white
73%
Rural
1%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alameda, CA · Merced, CA · San Benito, CA · San Mateo, CA · Santa Cruz, CA · Stanislaus, CA