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County record · fips 08001 · Colorado

AdamsCO

Democratic ×10 since 1988reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+9.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
19–12
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/31
74% of its elections
Closest election
1940
R+0.9
this countyColoradonational (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
ElectionSwingToward
1912+55.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+52.0 ptsDemocrats
1920-50.8 ptsRepublicans
1968-37.2 ptsRepublicans
1964+31.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
530,225
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$94,571
2024 dollars
Non-white
55%
Rural
4%
Age 65+
11%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Arapahoe, CO · Broomfield, CO · Denver, CO · Jefferson, CO · Morgan, CO · Washington, CO · Weld, CO