County record · fips 06087 · California
Santa CruzCA
Democratic ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
D+56.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+3.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +127.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -96.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +77.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -71.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +53.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
264,926
College (BA+)
44%
Median income
$111,093
2024 dollars
Non-white
46%
Rural
13%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Monterey, CA · San Benito, CA · San Mateo, CA · Santa Clara, CA