County record · fips 10005 · Delaware
SussexDE
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Delaware and national vote
2024 result
R+11.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1888
R+0.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -75.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1956 | +74.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +37.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +34.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -26.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
255,626
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$81,497
2024 dollars
Non-white
28%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
30%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Kent, DE · Caroline, MD · Dorchester, MD · Wicomico, MD · Worcester, MD