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County record · fips 11001 · District of Columbia

District of ColumbiaDC

Democratic ×16 since 1964reported 1964–2024 · 16 elections

The Long Record

16 elections against the District of Columbia and national vote
2024 result
D+86.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
16–0
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
7/16
44% of its elections
Closest election
1972
D+56.7
this countyDistrict of Columbianational (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
1992+10.1 ptsDemocrats
1976+9.6 ptsDemocrats
1968-7.4 ptsRepublicans
1972-6.9 ptsRepublicans
2016+6.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
681,294
College (BA+)
64%
Median income
$109,870
2024 dollars
Non-white
64%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
13%

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

Neighbouring counties

Montgomery, MD · Prince George's, MD · Arlington, VA · Alexandria City, VA