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County record · fips 08047 · Colorado

GilpinCO

Democratic ×10 since 1988reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+13.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
20–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/37
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+1.0
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
1896+180.8 ptsDemocrats
1892-84.0 ptsRepublicans
1900-76.6 ptsRepublicans
1920-67.7 ptsRepublicans
1968-46.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,901
College (BA+)
53%
Median income
$95,361
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Boulder, CO · Clear Creek, CO · Grand, CO · Jefferson, CO