County record · fips 36031 · New York
EssexNY
Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the New York and national vote
2024 result
D+0.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2024
D+0.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -59.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +58.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1960 | +35.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -24.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | -24.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
36,973
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$71,661
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
87%
Age 65+
26%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clinton, NY · Franklin, NY · Hamilton, NY · Warren, NY · Washington, NY · Addison, VT · Chittenden, VT