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County record · fips 32510 · Nevada

Carson CityNV

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1972–2024 · 14 elections

The Long Record

14 elections against the Nevada and national vote
2024 result
R+11.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
9/14
64% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+0.9
this countyNevadanational (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
1980-35.0 ptsRepublicans
1976+28.2 ptsDemocrats
1992+21.7 ptsDemocrats
2008+17.4 ptsDemocrats
1988+11.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
58,384
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$72,355
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
6%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Placer, CA · Douglas, NV · Lyon, NV · Washoe, NV