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County record · fips 08031 · Colorado

DenverCO

Democratic ×11 since 1984reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+57.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
23–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/31
74% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+0.1
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
1920-60.6 ptsRepublicans
1912+48.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+38.3 ptsDemocrats
1964+32.3 ptsDemocrats
1928+29.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
718,877
College (BA+)
57%
Median income
$94,718
2024 dollars
Non-white
46%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
12%

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

Neighbouring counties

Adams, CO · Arapahoe, CO · Jefferson, CO