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County record · fips 08059 · Colorado

JeffersonCO

Democratic ×5 since 2008reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+20.0
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
12–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/37
65% of its elections
Closest election
1908
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
1896+182.7 ptsDemocrats
1892-88.3 ptsRepublicans
1900-74.4 ptsRepublicans
1920-53.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+43.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
579,377
College (BA+)
52%
Median income
$110,656
2024 dollars
Non-white
25%
Rural
7%
Age 65+
18%

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 · Boulder, CO · Broomfield, CO · Clear Creek, CO · Denver, CO · Douglas, CO · Gilpin, CO · Park, CO